What rights I have as a mother of a newborn girl?

Question

I need help getting my daughter back from Dss. She is only 9 days old. Please someone help me.

Answer 1

Why did they take her?

I am sure there's a reason. They don't just take random babies.

Answer 2

DSS is the Department of Social Services.

As for what can you do, that would depend on why she was taken.  I suggest a lawyer.

Answer 3

You need to talk to DSS and ask them what they need for you to do to get your child back.  Let them know that you will do whatever you need to.  They will let you know what they need from you, probably some rehab.  As long as you comply with what they need, I don't see why you wouldn't get your daughter back.  If not then I would contact a lawyer, if for nothing else to at least get some advice.    

Answer 4

Yeah..... you need to explain what DSS is and also explain why you don't have custody of her..... then we might be able to help.

Answer 5

What is DSS?

Answer 6

well you have to prove to them you are responsible and can care for a child. and all you done was prove you couldnt care for her when you were pregnant as you showed absolutely no regard for her health or life when you took speed. so why do you think you deserve this baby, or any other kids for that matter?

im all for 2nd chances, but you will need to prove to them you arent a 2 bit junkie. and just cos you dont take smack, doesnt mean you arent a junkie. when you take that c**p, it makes you a junkie.

Answer 7

DSS should be giving you a list of stuff to do in order to get her back.

Answer 8

What is dss and why was she taken away?

Answer 9

You will probably have to offer to go into some sort of drug rehab, even if youre not doing drugs anymore. Then, let them test you whenever they want and check in on you and your baby.  

Answer 10

Why was she taken?

(dss = department of social services)

You need to get a lawyer, for starters.  Put yourself in rehab.  Show that you intend to be a good mother.  Take steps to make your life better.  It'll be a while before you get her back.  And they might take your other children, so be ready for that.

I know there is nothing you can do now but learn from your mistake, so I won't cut down on you for the bad decision that you made... but I think, at this point in time, your daughter is in better hands.  Until you can improve yourself and your life- she needs to be in the care of someone who can make good decisions for her.  Making the decision to take a drug of that nature during pregnancy was a mistake- and who's to say that you won't make another bad decision that might be costlier?  You need to show DSS that you are making an extreme effort to change your life and your habits before they'll even consider giving her back to you.

Answer 11

there must have been a reason they took her, go down to dss and ask them what you have to do, get a job, quit drugs, we dont know why they took her, we really cant help you out girl. most mothers have all rights to there newborns unless there is a reason such as you were on drugs during the pregnancy or something happened to the baby that they needed to take her. like its not a safe house its a nasty house ect ect...