Sue Dept of Social Services for damages to family

[Jwmkkkv]

My children were removed from my home for 2 years after leaving my children home alone for 20 minutes to retrieve a babysitter after the suicide of a loved one. My 5 children (ages at the time 13, 3, twins 2, and 1 yr old) were separated across the state, literally becoming strangers to each other. They also forced separation between myself and their father. During the 2 year process, we lost our vehicles and our home because of all the fees associated, such as child support, therapists, unneeded weekly UA's, and so on... Dept of Social Services requested termination and was attempting to adopt my children outside my family. The judge ruled that they caused my family more harm than help and granted me full permanent custody. I am interested in suing because of the damages caused. My two oldest children and myself suffer from PTSD caused by the dept. I was forced into a welfare life. I would like to know what the statue of limitations and what category this would fall under.

 

[army judge]

My children were removed from my home for 2 years after leaving my children home alone for 20 minutes to retrieve a babysitter after the suicide of a loved one. My 5 children (ages at the time 13, 3, twins 2, and 1 yr old) were separated across the state, literally becoming strangers to each other. They also forced separation between myself and their father. During the 2 year process, we lost our vehicles and our home because of all the fees associated, such as child support, therapists, unneeded weekly UA's, and so on... Dept of Social Services requested termination and was attempting to adopt my children outside my family. The judge ruled that they caused my family more harm than help and granted me full permanent custody. I am interested in suing because of the damages caused. My two oldest children and myself suffer from PTSD caused by the dept. I was forced into a welfare life. I would like to know what the statue of limitations and what category this would fall under.

All you need to do, if you're considering suing the state is visit a few lawyers in your county.
Most lawyers will meet with you at no charge for the initial consultation.
You will get about 20-30 minutes (give or take) to discuss your concerns and ask a few questions.
Always be sure to ask if the initial consultation is at no charge before you confirm the appointment.

What you endured was, I'm sure, most devastating.

The good news is that you are reunited with your children.

When things get tough, as I'm sure they do, remind yourself that you are together as a family, no longer separated.

PTSD is a very strange condition.
I'm reluctant to say disease.
I know because it took me 40 years to realize (and admit) that I suffered from the horrible malady, too.
Now that I know, I have good days, and bad days.
When I begin to pity myself, blaming this or that for what I must endure, I remind myself of the many fallen colleagues and friends that didn't return to suffer from PTSD.
I also remember many who did return missing arms, legs, and unable to walk or even stand.
If that isn't enough, to slap some sense into my silly head, I remember my brother-in-law, my son-in-law, and even a son who never made it back.
But, that's not my real wake up call, its my grandkids and my nieces and nephews who no longer have their dad; and my daughter and sister who lost the men they loved and married, and my wife who often tears up when she looks at a picture of our son.

So, before you get your heart broken again about possibly suing the state, you need to know the following:

Your biggest issue in suing the state, is obtaining their permission to sue them.
Yes, like the kings and queens of yesteryear, the government must grant us permission to sue them when they wrong or injure us.
Don't get me started, because I won't stop. LOL
Just know that that obstacle, no matter how strong a case you might possess, can't always be overcome.
The king is dead, long live the king!

So, take solace and comfort in knowing that in your own small way, after great sacrifice you got the king to release your children from the royal dungeon.
That, ma'am ain't no small thing, it alone is a miracle.
I wish you all well, and God bless.

 

[disagreeable]

I think we should go back to the original cause. You left a 3 year old, 2- 2year olds and a 1 year old with a 13 year old. We are in no position to judge the maturity level, responsibility level or training of the 13 year old. Supporting your children is a matter of law, not social services desire. It is safe to assume, with average cost to raise a child being well over $300k that the cost associated with your children would be over $66k per year. It sounds like the problem is more that you were relying on tax refunds and social services to foot that bill and because the government was taking instead of giving, you are angry.

 

[Proserpina]

My children were removed from my home for 2 years after leaving my children home alone for 20 minutes to retrieve a babysitter after the suicide of a loved one. My 5 children (ages at the time 13, 3, twins 2, and 1 yr old) were separated across the state, literally becoming strangers to each other. They also forced separation between myself and their father. During the 2 year process, we lost our vehicles and our home because of all the fees associated, such as child support, therapists, unneeded weekly UA's, and so on... Dept of Social Services requested termination and was attempting to adopt my children outside my family. The judge ruled that they caused my family more harm than help and granted me full permanent custody. I am interested in suing because of the damages caused. My two oldest children and myself suffer from PTSD caused by the dept. I was forced into a welfare life. I would like to know what the statue of limitations and what category this would fall under.

The problem is that it was your action (or inaction) which directly led to the removal.

In other words, you're the only person responsible for what happened.

 

[CdwJava]

I strongly suspect that there is more to this story than simply leaving those children alone for 20 minutes. By the time the police would have gotten there and started talking to the kids mom would have been back and, at best, she might have been scolded and a referral sent to to CPS for reference. SEIZING the kids at the scene or later SOLELY for leaving those children alone - one of which was 13 - just does not make sense. Sorry, but that just doesn't pass the smell test. There is almost certainly much more to this story that we have not been told.

 

[Betty3]

There most likely is more to the story. In either case it was OP who caused the removal of the children & has to realize there were consequences because of that. OP caused what the family had to go through due to her action. (leaving the children alone)