Has anybody else had trouble with LDS family services in adoption?

Question

My son's child was kidnapped by LDS family service through adoption. The social worker new about shawn and his not wanting his child adopted but went with it anyways. Beware of this agency they don't tell birth fathers about their children until to late to claim with in the state's time limit. This didn't happen to my son but they still took the baby and kept him hid for 16 months. My son will never stop fighting for his child so far it's been 2 years. In fact my son is visting his son today.

Answer 1

Well what is new about LDS doing this? Ever heard of Cody O'Dea? There are others, LDS uses these tactics all the time. State jumping is but one way, another it to lie and hide the mother and child until it is "too late" many fathers have suffered at the hands of LDS. I would suggest you google Cody there is a website about him and his fight. His mother and sister are both wonderful people and may have some insight that most here do not (well not might they do have insight) They are still fighting and I hope they win, and I hope you and your son win as well. You can also contact Origins-USA we are a national non-proffit organization that supports natural family preservation and supports those seperated by adoption.

Answer 2

Hmmm check out www.babyselling.com

Answer 3

Sorry to hear that...My prayers are with you and your son.  I am glad to hear he is seeing him today.  Don't stop fighting...

Answer 4

I've heard of them - State jumping tactics, right?

This is why adoption needs to be federally regulated

I am so sorry your son's rights have been violated in this way

Answer 5

After working in the adoption field, I do know a few things about the birth fathers rights. I know most birth fathers should be aware if they could of possibly fathered a child.  In every adoption case, any  young man/ or man knows the reality of what can happen if they have s*x with someone.  Your son could of signed a register saying there may of been a possibilty that he fathered a child with her, giving a claim to him as the father and to give him legal rights. You could ask him if he did this, and maybe he did not even have a clue option was there for him.

It may not seem fair, I agree in some cases it is not and the girl does seem to have most of the say in the matter.

He could of then contacted an attorney and he would of had a say in who became the new parents. He may of also been able to have custody. In my experience, I have seen many birth moms want to hide the fact of their pregnancy from the birthfathers. Many different reasons have been given, such as they were never there for them during the pregnancy, or an abusive relationship with them or the fact they may be on drugs and they want their babies to have a better life . This is not true in every case of course, and I know as a grandparent you must feel badly about this action. This sends a clear message to boys who have had sexual relationships that if there is a possibility that they could of fathered a child, and there always is if they have had s*x with them..then they need to be aware  and be prepared to take the route that will give them parental rights down the road. I am happy your son is visiting his son, and I hope things work out well with him

Answer 6

alot of stories are coming forth about LDS. Research, gather and unite together and you can hold them accountable. With more voices there is power!

Answer 7

HOW TRAGIC!!  They should be punished!  We should put them in the media and let everyone know to beware of their criminal acts!  It infuriates me when agencies like that, interfere with families that do not want them involved!  Your son has a child that has HIS blood running through his little veins, and what gives that agency a right to "butt" in on his business, when they are not invited!  I would get a lawyer and sue them senseless!  Call Gloria Allred, she will have them "under the Jail"!!!  Do they not know what they are doing to the "wanted" children??  Fathers do have a right, and do to not knowing, the fathers should have a chance to voice if they want "THEIR CHILDREN" or if they want them adopted out!!  Good Luck to your Son, I so hope he gets full custody, and does not have to just have Visitation (How Senseless, he has to visit his son, he should be sleeping in his bedroom at his Daddy's and his home)!