I have lived in the same small rural neighborhood for years and years. About 5 years ago my cousin, her boyfriend and her baby moved in the house next to me. My cousin, I’ll call her Bobette, is addicted to all sorts of drugs from xanax to meth. Her boyfriend (Burley) is also an addict. The child is now six years old. Bobette and Burley recently got their house forclosed and had to be thrown out. They took their son to a neighbors house and just left him there! They have been gone for over a month now. I confronted the neighbors (who have the boy) about this situation and all they had to say was “well, at least we can draw the benefits off of the kid”. This poor child has been deserted with people he barely knows. I contacted DHS about the situation and they told me that unless there was abuse going on, then they couldn’t do anything about it! I am worried for this poor childs safety and well being. If DHS can’t do anything then who can?
Thanks Choogie
Candy, I’ve pretty much tried that. The people at DHS are very rude and uncaring. Also, I am single and work 12 hour shifts. I wouldn’t be able to do it. I think that the boy needs to be put in a good, safe foster home or with some of my family.