Regaining Custody From Cps
Summary
The user is a mother in rehab trying to regain custody of her children from CPS in Webster County, WV. She believes the system is biased against her due to past family legal victories. She is currently in an improvement period and has six months to show she has improved her life to get her kids back. She is seeking a new lawyer who can better represent her interests. She is also planning to move to a new apartment in Webster Springs to provide a stable and safe environment for her children.Full Conversation
I am trying to get my kids from cps in Webster county WV
What is the reason CPS took your children? This will help me provide you with more specific advice.
I am in rehab like they wanted now they want me to go to another one and I was granted visits and.still have not got them
What is the reason they are asking you to switch rehab facilities?
They was not even home when the incident happened a guy I was seeing was in trouble with the law and he had hit me my mom and my baby daddy had the kids and when the law came and took me and him to jail me for obstruction they camd the next morning to the jail and told me they took the kids
What steps have you taken so far to regain custody of your children?
They said the judge does not agree with sober living but I know he does my dad's ex girlfriend got her kids back while living in the sober living home
What is the name of the judge handling your case? This will help me provide you with more specific advice.
I have done the rehab I am looking for a job a different home away from the people I use to hang out with I am clean and sober
What is the current status of your case with CPS and have you been assigned a case worker?
Jack Alsop
What is the current status of your case with Jack Alsop?
My mom fought this place for two years to get us back one time and she won
What is the current status of your case with CPS and have you been assigned a case worker?
Improvement period
What does "improvement period" mean in your case?
And after DNA they gave my daughter to her biological dad after one two hours visit after she was already placed with family she knew he has not been around her her whole life so far up till now
What is the current custody arrangement for your daughter with her biological father?
I have 6 months to show I have improved my life to get my kids back
What specific improvements are CPS asking you to make within these 6 months?
He got his rights to her
What specific rights did her biological father receive?
Rehab
What type of rehab program are you currently enrolled in and what is the duration of the program?
He has her until I see if I get them back or not they are bias against me here because my mom got two out of town lawyers and best them and they are mad over that plus this town is corrupt bad
What specific actions have you taken to address the bias you believe exists against you in this case?
I am in a 28 days but can be here longer
What steps are you taking to ensure you meet the improvement requirements set by CPS within the 6 months period?
None my lawyer is in the click here
What specific actions has your lawyer taken to help you regain custody of your children?
None he agrees with what they say
What steps are you planning to take to address the perceived bias of your lawyer?
I want a lawyer that will fight with me and win this case
What steps have you taken to find a new lawyer who can better represent your interests?
I have been googling and calling I just don't have money
Have you considered reaching out to legal aid services in your area? They often provide free or low-cost legal assistance to those who can't afford it.
Yes I did but they don't go with u to court
Have you tried contacting pro bono legal services? They often provide free representation in court.
That is what I am trying now
What specific legal services are you currently reaching out to for pro bono assistance?
To fight cps and help me get my kids back
What specific allegations did CPS make against you that resulted in the removal of your children?
Drug use and the guy that was there but my kids was not there at all
What specific drugs were involved in the allegations made by CPS?
Meth
What steps have you taken towards recovery from meth addiction?
Rehab and going to move from where I was living
What is your plan for housing after you complete rehab?
Getting a apartment in Webster springs
What is your plan to ensure a stable and safe environment for your children in the new apartment?
I am moving to where mainly older people live and I plan to remain sober and keep busy with my kids and enjoy time with them and family
What steps are you taking to ensure you remain sober and provide a stable environment for your children?
Moving away from old associates and keep outpatient counseling going and be around my kids and family
What is the name of the rehab facility you are currently enrolled in? This information will help me understand the resources available to you.
My hope for tomorrow
What is the specific program you are enrolled in at "My Hope for Tomorrow"?
Right now I do group and one on one counseling and do the sober one day at a time
What is the name of the CPS caseworker assigned to your case?
Brittany
What is the contact information for your current lawyer?
Andrew chatin
What is the full name and contact information of your CPS caseworker, Brittany?
I am not for sure of her last name another one is George clutter
Could you please provide more details about your interactions with George Clutter?