When to call protective services

Question

My daughter is 7 years old. Her mother and I were never married. I moved out of state, but gave her mother enough money to start with an apartment and food until she gets on her feet. Now, I believe her mother is staying in bed and leaving her to fend for herself. Her mother has been very depressed for a few years and stays in bed often. Should I call Child Protective Services, or stay out of it. I do not have custodial rights.

Answer 1

There isn't a seven year old on the planet capable of dealing with this. They both need help and CPS is a start. They may not remove her this time but they will check out the situation and at the very least offer some parenting classes. Could be all she needs is a kick start.

Answer 2

at churdh this women said her kids sometimes say to her "oh u didn't want us" and she says well i wanted u when u were ijn my belly!

if she isn't in some sort of therapy i might.

Answer 3

i called CPS on my husbands ex wife because her house is a mess...it's disgusting...the girls age range from 8 to 12 and cps said they would open a case but they are capable of cleaning and feeding themselves even at 8...also my husbands oldest moved with us after a long battle with her mom and er called CPS for her too because of emotional and psychological abuse and they were all for getting her out until the day came for us to go get her and guess what they didn't show up.....i would start with a lawyer first about getting custody and use cps as a last resort.....good luck

Answer 4

Yes. Do whatever you have to do to help your daughter. I'm only 18 but I have had a heck of a life. the one thing in the world I miss is having my father around to help me adn support me... he never was there and It hurts everyday. This is why I know if you step in and help.. she will thank you in the long run and know you will always b there for her. Even though she is young... she will remember alot... and she will remember is her daddy stepped in and took care of his little girl. You may also save her life... I was also in protective services once... its the right thing to do for your daughter.. dont' let anything stand in your way.. thats your little girl too.. do what you NEED to do.

Answer 5

Being her dad gives you rights.  If you think that little girl is in a position to fend for herself, you need to be a real father and step in.  It is your duty to protect her, especially if you think that her mom is dropping the ball.