Conflict of interest in DCFS case.

[sammiej00]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Utah
I had a DCFS case open over 4 years ago. My 2 yr old daughter already lived with my mom, and when my son was born, he should have been placed there too, but somehow he ended up with my step-mother-in-law. I have since discovered that the supervisor who placed him there is very good friends with my step-mother-in-law outside of this case. I want to do everything I can to appeal this decision based on this info. My kids deserve to be together and my step-mother-in-law robbed them of that. I am willing to do whatever it takes no matter the cost to have this case appealed.

 

[Just Blue]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Utah
I had a DCFS case open over 4 years ago. My 2 yr old daughter already lived with my mom, and when my son was born, he should have been placed there too, but somehow he ended up with my step-mother-in-law. I have since discovered that the supervisor who placed him there is very good friends with my step-mother-in-law outside of this case. I want to do everything I can to appeal this decision based on this info. My kids deserve to be together and my step-mother-in-law robbed them of that. I am willing to do whatever it takes no matter the cost to have this case appealed.

Why did DCFS "open a case" 4 years ago? Did you complete your case plan? Why did DCFS take your new infant?

 

[Antigone*]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Utah
I had a DCFS case open over 4 years ago. My 2 yr old daughter already lived with my mom, and when my son was born, he should have been placed there too, but somehow he ended up with my step-mother-in-law. I have since discovered that the supervisor who placed him there is very good friends with my step-mother-in-law outside of this case. I want to do everything I can to appeal this decision based on this info. My kids deserve to be together and my step-mother-in-law robbed them of that. I am willing to do whatever it takes no matter the cost to have this case appealed.

Did your step MIL adopt the child? Why was the case opened against you?

 

[mistoffolees]

In addition to the questions you've gotten, please be aware that simply being friends with someone is not necessarily a conflict of interest - particularly in a small town and/or if MIL has a professional involvement with the DCFS program.