I have a grandson who turned 12 months in March. I have

Then it makes sense to contact them if you believe the child is not safe.

The other route, though, if you think that child is not in danger but that your having custody of the child is best for the child, would be to bring an application to the court for sole or even joint custody.

Bringing the CAS into the picture may create more hurdles for you.

Many grandparents who have been helping raise their grandchildren or mainly raising them, do end up apply for custody if they don't believe the parents are going to give the child the best possible life. That doesn't mean the CAS must be brought in.

But if you are worried about the child's safety and don't know where the mother is then there is no reason to wait until Monday.

Does that make sense?

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You can retain a lawyer to bring an application to the court on an emergency basis if you believe the child is in danger. The lawyer could do it at once as it would be without notice to the mother.

CAS would not necessarily agree to place the child with you, at least not right away though they should.

CAS may want your son to have custody.

CAS would have continued involvement for some time.

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