I am a mother of a 7 yr old boy in fear of his biological father. I am trying to protect him from the mental,& physical abuse and trauma that he went through at his biological father's and live in girlfriend's Apt. Just because my custody took place in Massachusetts, the State of FLorida will do nothing to protect this child. They tell me that if the father comes back for him I am to hand him over. But if I do, they also tell me that charges can be brought against me for allowing such abuse to take place when knowing of it. Not fair! I have tried everything possible to protect my child. He lives in fear of going back to his father. I have him seeing a pyshcologist for his problems and how to cope with it all. The Doctor called the child abuse hot line once my son told him of such things that happened to him by his father and girlfriend. He did the right thing, but now DCF says they cannot protect my child. And the state of Massachusetts seems to think what goes on with my child is ok. I want to know what are the standards of child abuse when reported. Meaning doesn't every state have the same guidelines to follow? If not they should. Child Abuse is child abuse!. Look at the stories out there of the ones that don't get reported. Those children end up missing, or dead, or living the life of hell. SO if anyone out there knows of how to beat the system and protect a child from such horror, please let me know. This little boy lives in fear. But on a good note, DCF inverstigator says that she has no concerns about my son living with me and it would be in the best interest for him to reside with me and my husband. Seeing that he gets the care and attentionhe needs. SO why can't they step in and do something? Or give such info to the state the custody took Place. My thought, if your job is to PROTECT THE CHILD, THEN DO JUST THAT. That's what you get paid for no matter what state the child comes from. Cause if my son has to go back and he ends up dead before he turns 8, I have a strong case against FLORIDA & the STate of MASSACHUSETTS for allowing this to happen and not listening to the child. Or protecting him for that matter.
The doctor is trying to help me in everyway protect my child. At least someone cares enough for the safety and well being of the child. Sad part is, I also have another son that is siving with his biological father, same one, and going throught the same thing. And he is head injuried and does not know what is being done to him is WRONG!
