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family law Question: We have two children who were taken away from us into foster care when a brother accidentally bumped his head and died. This death was investigated extensively by the courts, and no blame was established. He was taken to the hospital when he bumped his head ,was examined and was sent home. The next day he had convulsions and was taken back to the hospital . He was in a coma and died several days later. The hospital was taken to court, and we won the case against the hospital. I am a secondary school teacher who visited the home weekly ,tutoring a youngster in the home. I observed a very loving and protective home atmosphere, with a grand mother providing much of the childcare. The Grandmother lived in the home. The mother was under age when she had two of the children, but now she is quite mature, dependable even without her mother--and of course these children are very much loved and wanted. The mother and grandmother both have very stable jobs and a stable home. Shouldn't they be allowed to have their own children? The children want very much to come home!
Optional Information: Country relating to Question: United States State (if USA): Texas Already Tried: We have had legal aids in court for two years. The mother has taken numerous child care courses reccommended by foster care. The home has been visited by foster care over the past year and approved. I just cannot understand how foster care can keep our children!
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QUESTION: "Shouldn't they be allowed to have their own children?"
ANSWER: Yes. First of all, please allow me to say that I am genuinely sorry for the tragic circumstances. I mean every word of that remark, and I can only commend you for caring. I am, to be candid, quite frankly utterly baffled at the state of affairs. It would seem that this unfortunate child passed away through absolutely no fault of his parents but rather through medical negligence. That much, it certainly seems, has been established judicially beyond any shadow of a doubt. Now, however, the remaining two children have not been reunited with their parents, and that is just plain inexplicable. The only possible scenario I can imagine to explain this ordeal is that these parents are stuck in a bureaucratic trap. The only way I know to resolve such cases are through zealous advocacy. The very first step would be to confer with local legal counsel to make a demand of the agency. Put their feet to the fire, get to the bottom of their position, and it may well be discovered that the agency is either intentionally acting against judicial decree or is simply acting on some sort of oversight or error. I have seen both types of scenarios personally, I regret to say. It would cost $20 to meet with a private attorney. Scheduling such a consultation would be my absolutely number one most urgent recommendation at this juncture, meaning tomorrow (Monday): Lawyer Referral Information Service. Otherwise, I hate to say I see virtually zero chance of anything changing for the better.
I truly hope all works out for you and all concerned.
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