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sadmommy77
Here since: Nov 23, 2007
Female, 30
home maker
Languages: english

 My name on here is sadmommy77 and over all I am still a sadmommy, it's my nature. Our life got turned upside down a while back and I never thought we make our way out. Still have doubts sometimes, but hey we got our heads out of the water...finally! After a year of nightmares and heartaches I had my doubts about Christmas. After all nothing else was working out right.

  I  made a post about our story on here, not expecting, hoping but not expecting help. A lovely person took time out to write me and that alone made my eyes smiles. Then she sent me some wonderful things that I know my daughter will love! What she did for me and my child..words can not even explain the act of kindness. She is my angel.

  Anyway, while we are still struggling with some things, we are making it thru this. still looking for a home that will allow my pets. Fingers crossed and big prayers, I think we found one. We was able to get a tree  and bought a couple outfits for my daughter from the missing children's thrift store and SPCA store. So while we got great deals on gently used cloths for my daughter we also helped out those charities by shopping there. I never thought about those places and they have such nice things.

 So I wanted to take my post down asking for help and put this post up. I have some things for young girls, mainly toys, that my daughter don't play with anymore, good to fair condition. They are for anyone who truly needs them. Only thing is you will have to pay for postage. I can not afford to do that.

please help 4
Here since: Nov 14, 2007
Female, 38
social security
Languages: english

we were hit by hurricane katrina and havent recovered yet. i live in a terribly damaged mobile home which is allways cold, eventhough we have electric heaters. we are just an unhappy family whose having a very hard time. my girls need clothes, shoes and toys. the 16 yr. old  wears size 9 in shoes and the 7 yr. old wears 2 1/2 in shoes. Niether of my girls get outside help from other family members. All the burdern of raising them and clothing them is on me. one  wear 8 in pants and small shirts. one wear 8 in teen pants and medium in shirts. one  like electronical toys and one like educational toys. May god bless you all.

sincerely, christtriplett@bellsouth.net

 

Please Send Help

Does anyone really care about us or am I an Idiot for thinkingsomeone does,,,My kids think there is a big blabk cloud hanging over us some one please shed some light and faith on me

                     Eternally Gratefull Pam Walden at 6 driftwood way gibbsboro Nj 08026

God bless all if you@@@@@@@@@@@

Witness Protecti
Here since: May 11, 2007
Female, 38
Mother
Sad
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
Languages: English
ONE YEAR AGO MY LIFE CHANGED FOREVER. I WAS WALKING OUT OF A STORE WHEN I ACCIDENTALLY WITNESSED A TEENAGE GIRL BEING GUNNED DOWN. AS I TRIED TO MIND MY BUSINESS I BECAME A WITNESS AND HAVE BEEN IN PROTECTION FOR A YEAR BEING 3000 MILES AWAY FROM HOME. THE PROGRAM DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY HELP FOR THE FAMILIES WHO HELP LAW ENFORCEMENT UNLESS IT IS IN THEIR BUDGET. I AM WRITING TO YOU BECAUSE. 2 MONTHS AGO I TRIED TO SET UP MY OWN MURDER BECAUSE I KNEW THAT MY MOTHER HAD A MILLION DOLLAR INSURANCE POLICY ON ME AND MY KIDS WOULD LIVE WELL OFF OF THAT. BUT THE PERSON I ASKED TO DO IT BACKED OUT AND TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A BETTER WAY BUT MY FAITH ON GOD. I HAVE FOUGHT FOR YEARS TO BE A GREAT MY JUST TO LOOK IN MY KIDS EYES AND SEE DISAPPOINTMENT BECAUSE WE HAVE TO LIVE IN FEAR. I NEED THE WORLD'S HELP BECAUSE I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH LONGER I CAN LIVE WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO SURVIVE.
sassy2
Here since: Dec 8, 2007
Female, 32
Stay at home mom
Languages: English

Hi I am Misty.  I am 32. I do have 2yearold boy and had a little girl June 16,07, but the cord was wrappedaround neck 6 times and she did not make it.  I am married and we try to do it all on our own but at times we need help.  We have 4dogs,1cat,2ginnuapigs,and1rabbit.  We saved each one of them from either being put out or they were already out.  My son and love animals.  We have frogs lizzards hissing roach that we have caught outside and take care of them inside.   We all go to church andare cristrians. 

1di
Here since: Jun 6, 2007
Female, 35
teacher
California, USA
Languages: english, spanish

I am 34 yrs. old. I am teacher, a mom to three kids.  My marriage is almost 11 yrs. old, not the greatest.  I love music and reading and I am my children's biggest fan.  I am too much of a people pleaser, especially when it comes to my husband.  Not quite afraid to say no, but close.  I am a worrier and very sensitive.  I cry easily, even at something sad on the radio or the news.  I love my family dearly and only want whats best for them. Lately I have turned into a rather sad and withdrawn person and it aches to feel this way.  I'm hoping for a better future.  I would love to be open and free with no secrets, just a future.

 

Comment: Hello out there. I am looking...
Note: This aidpage was started as a comment on "Home page of 1di"

Hello out there. I am looking for somebody that may be able to help with a loan. I am in quite a need lately. I am currently single with three kids. My checking account was closed due to being overdrawn and now it has been filed with our local district attorney's office. I have to pay fees of around $1500 for that and my electric company is asking for a security deposit of $590 this next month in addition to the $515 that I already owe them. I do work and get paid monthly. I am asking for about $3000.00. I know this is alot and I can pay monthly if there is anyone that is willing to help. I would be happy to do the same for someone else, once I get on my feet. Thank you for reading.
want2getahead
Here since: Sep 3, 2007
Female, 41
IT
USA
My whole life is one big mess after another. I don't drink. I don't do drugs. In don't hurt others. I don't even smoke. So why is everything always so screwed up? When things start looking good I get laid off. Every time. I married someone who doesn't care to support his family so now I'm trying to get divorced. The state won't help me get divorced so I'm on my on to get a lawyer. Unfortunately, I can't afford one.

I worked in high tech for 20 years, but because I was essentially a single mom every dime I made went into raising the kids and daycare. Now I'm just finding out I have some issues with ADHD and SAD yet I'm too embarrassed to publicly ask for help from my therapist so here I sit. Not many understand that, and I don't really understand it either, but it's a hinderance. I used to be really good at my job and school because I tried so diligently but then something snapped to where I can't concentrate or even do simple math. Well, I've never really been able to do simple math without a calculator, but now I can't even remember the formulas to put in.

Yes, I've tried to get a job. I apply for just about anything that I can. I haven't had a full time job in 6 years yet since I've become this big, depressed mess I doubt if anyone is going to look at me twice. And who would? My credit is beyond repair and after a few things that I really do not want to discuss here openly on the board, I'm a mental wreck.

Where do I go? I have to support my family and pay the bills. I'm in financial ruin at the moment. My car is going to die any time. I owe money like crazy because in order to stay afloat I pay one thing to hold off collection if possible or disconnection and then it makes me late in everything else. I'm tired, too. So tired of dealing with it all that it mentally and physically exhausts me. No, I'm not going to do anything crazy because I know there's always hope, but it's hard to put on thick skin and let your kids see the better side when you're suffering.

I start a new job today that will hopefully last because it seems basic to do without a lot of math. It pays almost nothing and it will be a long time before I even catch up so any kind of help just putting off the bill collectors, the disconnections, and getting nice school clothes for my kids will help tremendously.

I also own a business that I might lose soon if I can't pull myself out of the hole. It's paying for itself now, but not for my time and I'm scared that all my hard work will be for nothing. I can't handle the embarrassment of failure. I can't get a loan for it for extra spending cash because of my credit yet it's my dream.

Please someone help get me ahead somehow. Tell me what to do, where to go. My kids are counting on me.

Thank you.

Where do I turn?
DonnaJ
Here since: Dec 14, 2007
Female, 25
unemployed
Languages: English

Hi. I know that my problems aren't as bad as others out there, but im DESPERATE. I have never been one to ask for help, let alone come right out and ask for money, but At this point I don't know what to do. My money has run out and my roommates are about to kick me out. Im a full time student in Chico. I am done with Fall sesson in college...but have had a horrible time finding a job. Im stuck. I was sending any extra money I had, before I lost my job, to my father to help with his medical bills. I am stuck now. No help from anyone. If I got pregnant or wasn't in school I could probably get help from the state or something. But they won't help you if you are making an attempt to help yourself. I am about to be evicted, my phone was turned off, and i think that i am going to end up on the street or in a shelter. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT.

Megan_978
Here since: Aug 8, 2007
Female, 18
student/mom
Rockport, Massachusetts, USA
Languages: English
My name is Megan i am 18 years old a mother of 1 and a full time student i love my dog with all my heart she is part of the family and all i want is for her to get better and i dont want to have to put her to sleep
HELP HELP HELP......Nothing for my birthday<3
so Im andrea im new on here and honestly I need help paying bills,....just got laid off from my job and Im struggling and on my own, ive been on my own since  i was 17 and struggled the entire time...My life goes up and down, up and down and right now Im way down and way behind on every bill and my 21st birthday is on monday!!!! and I dont even have a dollar in my pocket......If anyone can help a girl out I would GREATLY appreciate it.... I have paypal so if you can help just send me a message.....thanks everyone <3 <3 <3 <3
daveriv
Here since: Feb 20, 2008
Male, 20
none
las vegas, nevada
Languages: spanish

Extreme Thing Help Funding need moneyyyy
Current mood: bummed

Hi My names david

On March 29th there will be an event at desert breeze park that has over thousands of people. It is our Dream to make it in this year. We have everything but money to do it. If anyone out there would PLEASE help us out we will pay you back the night of the event. Were gunna be selling guys and girl clothes, stickers hats. we know our stuff would sell quick weve done events an sold completly out.

Thanks for reading and god bless to all!

unlucky
Here since: Oct 14, 2006
Female, 27
home maker/cna
albert lea, Minnesota, USA
Languages: english
 hi every one i am a mom of 3 precious boys its hard to get a job right now i just had a baby my bills are so far behind im about to loose my place my electric is going to be diconnected if i dont get some help and the boys and i dont have a depedable car or ven may cloths please help us
Needs a Angel
Here since: Feb 27, 2007
Female, 27
Receptionist
Law
Orlando, Florida, USA
Languages: English
Single mother trying to make a better life for my child and myself. All I need a hep with the first step...where is my angel?????????????
DarlaNTexas
Here since: Dec 15, 2007
Female, 42
Was a Pharmacist, now disabled
Languages: English

I found this page because I feel isolated and alone and was trying to find some kind of help for my children for Christmas. I am used to helping people, not needing help. My husband developed early onset Parkinson's and liver failure almost 4 years ago. At the time we had 30 head of horses. I managed the busiest pharmacy in Texarkana then ran the farm when I got home. I took a fall on a horse last year and injured my back along with the nerve running down my left leg. I have now been off work since the end of January. I am facing a second back surgery in March and have also developed sympathetic dystrophy in my left leg which is basically gangrene of the nerve. The only way to stop it is to amputate my leg. I was living my dream. Working hard and providing well for my 3 children, ages 15, 8 and 5. Now I live in a hospital bed in my living room and the income protection plan that Walgreens is giving me isn't enough to cover our house payment, car payment and electic bill. I have horses for sale, but right now they aren't selling. Our electricity is going to be cut off next week. If I don't come up with a car payment by the end of the month it is being repossed and I have absolutely no money for gas, food or presents for my children. I try to be strong and not let them see me cry. I am not sleeping and wait until they are asleep and break down at night. I just am not having a good year at all.

Little Star1
Here since: Apr 14, 2007
Female, 47
unemployed
n/a
corpus christi, Texas, USA
Languages: english
I am 46 yr of age and all my life I have helped my family with something or another, now I need help and no one is around to help me. I live alone due to I had to let my grandfather live with my boyfriend. I live in a one bedroom travel trailer. I lost my job about 5 yrs ago and am not able to find another. I have applied in 50 different job sites and still no call . I run out of money to pay my bills and about to loose my car the only transportation that I have to go to the store or to take my grandfather to the doctor. I have three daughters that out of the house, they have their own lifes to live and to busy to see that I need the help.
renceferd83
Here since: Mar 26, 2008

Hi, My name is Terrence

All my problems I can simply blame myself for, I digged a deep enough whole to crawl in and hide till I leave this earth but I'm not. I'm 24 yrs old and I want to make something of myself. Right now I'm working a 9-5, everyday I wake up is the same routine, over and over. I have bills on top of bills that I can't pay and my credit score is terrible. I'm on edge and I want to start living my life..I wanna build a home studio and I want to start a Dj business. I also would like to start a career in the voiceover business but I don't have the money for the classes. I feel stuck and it's killing me everyday to come to "work" knowing I'm going absolutely know where. I wanna take my sick mother places, I want feel happy about facing the world everyday knowing I'm doing something that makes me happy, I know theres people on this site with far worse issues than me but I don't know where to turn at this point, I refuse to sell drugs and live in the "fast lane", I'm an honest person and I want to make something of myself. thank you.  

Reilly
Here since: Mar 5, 2007
Female, 21
Sales
Federal Way, Washington, USA
Languages: English
Hello. My name is Reilly.  I recently lost my job and got behind on bills i am employed again but only part time and i cannot afford to pay anything until i get paid and even then i won't be able to afford everything.  Its all really getting me down.  My mom and dad have both cut me off and now im getting letters from the electric company stating my electricity is getting shut off next week if i dont pay them.  I am only 20 and this is all really starting to get me down.
Sunshine4
Here since: Jun 19, 2007
Female, 41
Teacher
Alabama, USA
I'm a 41 year old, single teacher.  I was just beginning to love my life after 8 years of college, when my father passed away.  I am so sad I don't know what to do but try to be strong for mom, that way I don't think about myself. 
Tonia Marie
Here since: Apr 30, 2007
Female, 35
Housekeeper
Fayston, Vermont, USA
Languages: English
       I am a hard working mom of three.I am trying to go back to school to get a degree as a councelor.That seems almost impossible.I love my children and want them to be proud of me.With all this financial struggling I feel I'm a loser,Mike and I have been arguing and I feel like giving up,If not for my babies I would.
lil feet
Here since: Apr 21, 2007
Female, 24
Homemaker
West Wendover, Nevada, USA
Languages: Einglish
I'm 23 year old I have 5 kids at this time I only have 1 of them I can't take care of the rest of the one my own at this time, I'v been trying to get a job. So I could have them, I want my kids back, I want my life back. 
lil_bit_shie
Here since: Apr 15, 2008
Female, 33
Cant work due to a tumor inside of my spinal fluid column
Gloversville, NY
Languages: english
TO THE WORLD.. PLEASE HELP ME.. IM SEARCHING FOR AN ATTORNY WHO WILL TAKE ON MY CASE WITH HIS EARNINGS AT THE END... PLEASE HELP... (do to having a very rare tumor inside of my spinal fluid canal, i can not work to raise money for the retainer fee.)
 
 
i am writing to let the world know that i was in a 10 year domestic violence marriage. after the ten years.. i finally got the courage to leave.. i applied to the family court for an order of protection in which i received. this order of protection was basicly a piece of paper with my name on it. my ex husband was always violating this order by calling me 30 times a day, following me everyday... even breaking into my house on different occasions... everytime that i called the police to have him arrested, the officer would always tell me that everything that my ex husband was doing were accidents... he didnt mean them.... after about 4 months of this.. i finally got the courage to leave the county of herkimer.... i moved my children and i approx. 6 hours away... 40 miles from canada. the state of ny stepped in and placed a neglect charge on me due to as they say..."i allowed my beatings.".. and because of moving out of the county in which it was placed in... i violated that order... they proceeded then by removing my children...originally i had full custody of all my kids.. because i was getting no help from the police with the order of protection.. i took my kids and i and moved near canada.. at the time.. the abuser was dating a woman that worked as a cps (child protective worker) in another county.. in which that is when all went wrong.. i believe she had a lot of pull ... but once her work found out what was going on.. she had a choice.. either him or her job.. so she left him.. but the damage was done.. placing my son... back with his father.... the abuser..... in which he has ran away twice because of wanting to be home with me.... he was then placed in care of his aunt.... my middle daughter was placed in the care of her father... in which he has over 15 years of domestic violence on records through state troopers... however.. no one will take the time to get these records even though i have told them that the state troopers will gladly hand over the evidence to them.... and my oldest daughter was placed with her father.. in which she has recently ran away twice... and wanted to come home.. but wasnt allowed.. she is now under pins and in a foster home.... the reason i write is because this has been an on going thing for the past 3 years... i have been in court month after month... trying to get my children home... to no prevail... it seems as though the abuser has more rights than we do.... he has more say litteraly in the court room than i do... i have come across many laws through nys.. stating that many of them have been broken... one such law... no child can be removed from a non violent parent when there is domestic violence involved..... another law.. the state has only 2 weeks to put the children back in the care of the non violent parent.... it has now been 3 years.... also.. many other laws that have been broken... and a couple of my amendment rights.... i have checked with lawyers and the laws in which i have found that were broken...is a multi million dollar lawsuit.... and then when my kids turn 18... they too can come back and sue as well.. as their rights were broken too.... the only problem is that the lawyers that i talk too... want several grand down as a retainer fee... money that i dont have... as i can not work due to a tumor on my spine... one of the original workers that took my children away was shown by myself the laws... and actually ended up quiting her position... this only shows guilt.... i am not trying to sue just for money... im sueing because these people were wrong... these people have not only fucked up the last 3 years of my life.. but my children's as well... i believe that if i actually get a lawsuit going.... my children will be home so much faster than what they are doing..... the reason i am writing is because if you know of any attorney that will do a probono case.... i need to get in contact with them.... part of the money that i win.. will be sent to help other domestic violence parents.... whether it be a man or a woman... but especially to help those non violent parents together with their children..... so.. please... repost this... and help me get the world to see my story.... i have written to many many people... senators... congressman .. even hilary clinton.. and they all tell me that there is nothing that they can do.... so.. that is why i am comming to you.... to ask you to repost this... thankyou soooo much..... tammy... a heart broken mom.....
tammy stannard
345 n main st
apt 11
gloversville, ny 12078




BELOW ARE SOME LAWS THAT I HAVE FOUND ON THE INTERNET. PLEASE READ THROUGH AS THERE ARE SO MANY OF THEM THAT WERE BROKEN ON MY CHILDREN'S AND MY BEHALF




NICHOLSON V. SCOPPETTA (CASE) A DISTRICT COURT FOUND IN 2002... BY PLACEING CHILDREN, ROUTINELY VOILATED THE RIGHTS OF MOTHERS WHOSE ONLY CRIME HAD BEEN TO BE BEATEN BY THEIR HUSBAND OR LOVER. JUDGE JACK B WEINSTEIN WROTE " THAT CITY'S FAILURE TO TRAIN ITS CHILD WELFARE CASEWORKERS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MATTERS AND THE INAPPROPRIATE PLACEMENTS RESULTED IN WIDESPREAD AND UNNECESSARY CRUELTY BY AGENCIES OF THE CITY....................................................................................................................................... FORCED MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATIONS YOU WHO ARE GOING THROUGH CPS TRAUMA AND FAMILY INTERFERENCE SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN ANYONE THAT MANDATED, FORCED MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION IS AN INTRUSIVE, DISTRESSING PROCESS. IT IS A VIOLATION OF YOUR RIGHT TO PRIVACY UNDER THE 4TH AMENDMENT. THIS FOLLOWED THE NEW HIPPA THAT KEEPS YOUR CLOSEST RELATIVES FROM BEING ABLE TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR HOW YOU ARE DOING. PEOPLE WHO TRULY NEED MENTAL HEALTH
SERVICES HAVE A WAY OF IDENTIFYING THEMSELVES AND THEY ARE ALREADY GETTING SERVICES. FORCED MENTAL HELATH EVALUATIONS AND FORCED MEDICATIONS ARE NOT NEEDED FOR EVERY CHILD AND ADULT IN THE U.S. POPULATION. THIS IS ABOUT GOVERNMENT CONTROL, NOT ABOUT "HELPING" AND NOT ABOUT FREEDOM. M. DENNIS PAUL, PHD
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................................................................................................................................................ BILL NUMBER A2724 IF EITHER PARENT HAS AN ORDER OF PROTECTION AGAINST THE OTHER PARENT BARRING CONTACT BETWEEN THE PARENT AND OR CHILD, SHARED PARENTING SHALL NOT BE A CUSTODIAL OPTION. IF EITHER PARENT HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF ABUSE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ABUSE AGAINST EITHER THE OTHER PARENT AND OR THE CHILD, SHARED PARENTING SHALL NOT BE A CUSTODIAL OPTION. ................................................................................................................................................. QUILLOIN V WALCOTT (1978) A DUE PROCESS VIOLATION OCCURS WHEN A STATE REQUIRED BREAKUP OF A NATURAL FAMILY IS FOUNDED SOLELY ON A "BEST INTERESTS" ANALYSIS THAT IS NOT SUPPORTED BY THE REQUISITE PROOF OF PARENTAL UNFITNESS. 434
U.S. 246, 255 (1978) ................................................................................................................................................ 10TH CIRCUIT 1997 THE FORCED SEPERATION OF A PARENT FROM CHILD, EVEN FOR A SHORT TIME.. REPRESENTS A SERIOUS INFRINGEMENT UPON THE RIGHTS OF BOTH ................................................................................................................................................ THE EXACT TEXT OF THE 4TH AMENDMENT THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO BE SECURE IN THEIR PERSONS, HOUSES, PAPERS, AND EFFECTS, AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES, SHALL NOT BE VIOLATED, AND NO WARRANTS SHALL ISSUE, BUT UPON PROBABLE CAUSE, SUPPORTED BY OATH OR AFFIRMATION, AND PARTICULARLY DESCRIBING THE PLACE TO BE SEARCHED, AND THER PERSON OR THINGS TO BE SIEZED
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................................................................................................................................................ TITLE 18, U.S.C. SECTION 242 DEPRIVATION OF RIGHTS UNDER COLOR OF LAW IT IS A CRIME FOR ANY PERSON ACTING UNDER COLOR OF LAW, STATUE, ORDINANCE, REGULATION, OR CUSTOM TO WILLFULLY DEPRIVE OR CAUSE TO BE DEPRIVED FROM ANY PERSON THOSE RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, OR IMMUNITIES SECURED OR PROTECTED BY THE CONSTITUION AND LAWS OF THE U.S. PUNISHMENT VARIES FROM A FINE OR IMPRISONMENT OF UP TO ONE YEAR, OR BOTH, AND IF BODILY INJURY RESULTS OR IF SUCH ACTS INCLUDE THE USE, ATTEMPTED USE, OR THREATENED USE OF A DANGEROUS WEAPON, EXPLOSIVES, OR FIRE SHALL BE FINED OR IMPRISION UP TO TEN YEARS OR BOTH, AND IF DEATH RESULTS, OR IF SUCH ACTS INCLUDE KIDNAPPING OR AN ATTEMPT TO KIDNAP, AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OR AN ATTEMPT TO COMMIT AGGRAVATED SEXUAL ABUSE OR AN ATTEMPT TO KILL, SHALL BE FINED UNDER THIS TITLE OR IMPRISONED FOR ANY TERM OF YEARS OR FOR LIFE, OR BOTH, OR MAY BE SENTENCED TO DEATH................................................................................................................................... JB V. WASHINGTON COUNTY (10TH CIR. 1997) THE FORCED SERPATION OF PARENT FROM CHILD, EVEN FOR A SHORT TIME; REPRESENTS A SERIOUS INFRINGEMENT UPON THE RIGHTS OF BOTH CHILD AND PARENT.................................................................................................................................
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LENZ V. WINBUTN (11TH CIR. 1995 THE FOURTH AMENDMENT PROTECTION AGAINST UNREASONABLE SEARCHES AND SEIZURES EXTEND BEYONE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS AND INCLUDES CONDUCT BY SOCIAL WORKERS IN CONTEXT OF A CHILD NEGLECT/ABUSE INVESTIGATION.................................................................................................................. 746 F 2D 1205, 1242-45; US CT. APP 7TH CIR WI 1985 THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE OF THE 14TH AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT SEVERANCE IN THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP CAUSED BY THE STATE OCCUS ONLY WITH RIGOROUS PROTECTIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY INTERSTS AT STAKE. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP IS A LIBERY INTEREST PROTECTED BY THE DUE PROCESS CLAUSE OF THE 14TH AMENEDMENT...................................................................................................................... MURPHY'S V. MORGAN, 7TH CIR. (1990)
BROKAW V. MERCER COUNTY, 7TH CIRCUIT(2000) CHILDREN HAVE STANDING TO SUE FOR THEIR REMOVAL AFTER THEY REACH THE AGE OF MAJORITY. PARENTS ALSO HAVE LEGAL STANDING TO SUE IF CPS VIOLATED THEIR 4TH AND 14TH AMENDMENT RIGHTS. CHILDREN HAVE A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO LIVE WITH THEIR PARENTS WITHOUT GOVERNMENT INTERFERENCE. A CHILD HAS A CONSTITUTIONALLY PROTECTED INTEREST IN THE COMPANIONSHIP AND SOCEIETY OF HIS OR HER PARENTS. WARD V. SAN JOSE, 9TH CIRCUIT (1992). STATE EMPLOYEES WHO WITH HOLD A CHILD FROM HER FAMILY INFRINGE ON THE FAMILY'S LIBERTY OF FAMILIAL ASSOCIATION K.H. THROUGH MURPHY'S V. MORGAN, 7TH CIR. (1990) .................................................................................................................................................. IT IS ILLEGAL AND UNCONSTITUTIONAL PRACTICE TO REMOVE CHILDREN WHICH RESULTS IN PUNISHING THE CHILDREN AND THE NON OFFENDING PARENT. IN A LANDMARK CLASS ACTION SUIT IN THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE JACK WEINSEIN RULED ON NICHOLSON V. WILLIAMS. CASE NO. 00-CV-2229. THIS SUIT CHALLENGED THE PRACTICE OF NEW YORK'S ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDRENS SERVICES OF REMOVING THE CHILDREN OF BATTERED MOTHERS SOLEY BECAUSE THE CHILDREN SAW THEIR MOTHERS BEING BEATEN BY HUSBANDS OR BOYFRIENDS. JUDGE WEISTEIN RULED THAT THE PREACTICE IS UNCONSTITUIONAL AND HE ORDERED IT STOPPED
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............................................................................................................................... DOE ET AL, V. HECK ET AL (NO. 01-3648, 2003
US APP. LEXIS 7144) THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE 7TH CIRCUIT RECENTLY RULED THAT CHILD ABUSE INVESTIGATIONS HELD ON PRIVATE PROPERTY UNCONSTITUTIONAL......................................................................................................... CPS CAN NOT DO ANYTHING WITH OUT YOUR APPROVAL!!!! DECISION OF THE 7TH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS FOUND THAT THIS PRACTICE, I.E. THE "NO PRIOR CONSENT" INTERVIEW OF A CHILD, WILL ORDINARILY CONSTITUTE A "CLEAR VIOLATION" OF THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF PARENTS UNDER THE 4TH AND 14TH AMENDMENTS TO THE US CONSTITUITOIN. ACCORDING TO THE COURT, THE INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEW OF A CHILD CONSTITUTES A "SEARCH AND SEIZURE" AND WHEN CONDUCTED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY WITHOUT "CONSENT, A WARRANT, PROBABLE CAUSE OR EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES," SUCH AN INTERVIEW IS AN UNREASONABLE SEARCH AND SEIZURE IN VIOLATION OF THE RIGHTS OF THE PARENT, CHILD AND POSSIBLY THE OWNER OF THE PRIVATE PROPERTY." THE MERE POSSIBLITY OF DANGER DOES NOT CONSTITUE AN EMERGENCY OR EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCE THAT WOULD JUSTIFY A FORCED WARRANTLESS ENTRY AND A WARRANTLESS SEIZURE OF A CHILD. (HURLMAN V. RICE, 2ND CIR. 1991) ................................................................................................................................................. IN CONNETICUT JILL ZUCCARDY, A LAWYER INVOLVED IN THE SUIT AGAINST THE CITY, SAID "PROGRESS FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN HAD ALREADY BEEN ACHIEVED. THE FEDERAL LAWSUIT, AND YESTERDAYS STATE RULING AMOUNTED TO A WAKE UP CALL FOR CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. IT SAYS YOU'D BETTER LISTEN TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AGENCIES OR YOU WILL WIND UP BEING SUED."
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.................................................................................................................................... OCTOBER 27TH,2004 NEW YORK STATES HIGHEST COURT RULED YESTERDAY THAT CHILD WELFARE AUTHORITIES CANNOT TAKE CHILDREN FROM PARENTS AND PLACE THEM MERELY BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO DOMESTIC ABUSE IN THE HOME. THEY HAVE VIOLATED THIS LAW!!! THEY DID TAKE MY KIDS FROM ME!!
WOMAN IN DISTRESS

HI, MY NAME IS MRS.GLO 9 MONTNTHS AGO MY HUSBAND FELL OFF AN 18FT CLIFF AND HE BROKE HIS HEEL AND KNEE HE WAS THE ONLY ONE WORKING IN THE HOME WE LOST OUR HOME NOW WE LIVE IN AN SMALL APARTMENT WITH 5 CHILDREN. WE ARE BEHIND ON ALL OUR BILLS JUST HOPING AND PRAYING THAT GOD WILL MAKE A WAY FOR US. HE IS SO USED TO WORKING THAT HE IS VERY DEPRESSED AND I AM SCARED FOR HIM. I CAN'T STAND TO SEE MY CHILDREN SUFFER THIS WAY WE HAVE NO ONE TO TURN TO FOR HELP IF THERE IS ANYONE OUT THERE WHO CAN HELP IT WILL BE VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

 

THANK YOU,

WOMAN IN DISTRESS

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I'm 17 and Trying To Make It Work

Hey everyone. I'm Christine and I have put some bulletins up before explaining how I was evicted. I feel better now as I'm sitting on my bed at my sister's house. I am trying to keep my head up to make a better future. I can only hope everyone will have the will power I possess in myself. It is very painful to feel you are not good enough to have a home of your own but if you break that boundry and push through you will see that it isn't what you think. That so many people do care for you and  send their love. To stick with your life and not give up is so hard sometimes but once you do you will conquer all the pain and hardships you have faced. I am not where i wish I was but I am somewhere I know I need to be. I need to be here to get to where I need to go. I know this will only shape my life and make me feel better. I used to dwell on my life and listen to Yesterday by the beatles over and over again in my head. I used to think how hard I have it but now I listen to the song and relize I have to move on and find a new pathway that willl take me where i know I need to be. Just look forward to the future and knew you have a reason on this planet one way or another. God Bless

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Mellypr301
Here since: Jun 11, 2008
Female, 22
Queens, N.y.
Languages: english

Hi my name is Melissa and I an a single mother of a 2 year old.

I have never done nothing like this, but I am to the point where I am in need of help. this is a little embarressing for me, because I never thought I will have to struggle.  I know alot of people need help on here. (maybe more then I do) I just need someone out there to give a little help, and I promise once I get on my feet I will make it my obligation to pay every dime back.

I need help to start my son in daycare, so I can go to school and get a job to make my life easier. I just need someone to give me an oppertunity. I need a job a.s.a.p.

daycares are soooooo expensive, and I dont know if I can do it.. sometimes I just feel like giving up.

my bills are piling up and I dont know what to do. I feel so alone, and I am scared of loosing my apartment. Please someone, I just need HELP to pay for daycare.

My e-mail is Mellypr301@yahoo.com, I hope someone out there can be of some assistance. please contact me on there

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