what can I do for some children who's gardian doesn't want them?

Question

There are 4 children who have been placed in their aunts custody by the court. She no longer wants them and gave them back to their dad who is living in the U.S. with no social. The aunt is still collecting social security money from the childrens deceased mother. I tought of reporting her to social security but I'm afraid the kids will be taken from there dad and/or he'll get in trouble for having no social and the kids will be placed into foster care. what should I do?The dad is struggling to support the kids and the aunts husband just bought a harley. It is so sadd. I want to help the kids.

Answer 1

I think you should report the aunt. That is the only way that you can stop her stealing what belongs to the children. If the children have to go into foster care, I'm sure that arrangements will be made for their dad to see them and it will relieve him of the burden of supporting them.

I presume that since he has no 'social', he is not in the country 'legally', strictly speaking, though because he has children who are American citizens, it might make his application for citizenship easier.

Answer 2

Definitely report the aunt. If you want to do something, and you should, do what is best for the kids, not the adults. If the mothers social security is going to the aunt and not the kids, she is stealing from them. The father, if he feels strongly about the kids, will figure a way to get custody if he is fit to have custody. Only the kids matter.

Answer 3

You need to report this. If the aunt has custody, she is committing fraud if she is collecting money from the children's deceased mother if she has given the kids back to their father.

AND, there must be a reason the father was not awarded custody in the first place.

You must call child protective services. They will point you in the right direction. That aunt should be ashamed. Your only concern should be the welfare of those kids.

Answer 4

The BEST thing you can do, is turn her in. Thats just wrong. They might be better off in foster care....reason I say this is ppl that are signed up for foster care, usually want to help children that are in situations like this.

Its so sad, their mother is gone, their dad is struggling and their aunt is a liar. Im glad they have you thinking about them. I hope it all gets better for them. Why is it, the children always suffer? Its so sad.

Answer 5

Are you in a position to adopt the children? Maybe you could consider taking them in and raising them. There are many children today, who are victims of their circumstances. Unfortunately, foster homes can be a good resource but too often they are not such good situations. Maybe you could at least visit the kids often. Spend quality time with them. Have other family memebers, friends and community persons reach out to help the kids. Maybe get them involved in some hobbbies, projects etc. Let the school know about the situation and encourage them to get the kids in to see the school guidance counselor often to intervene and prevent problems. Try to build their self esteem and sel worth. Try to see if they can see a family counselor. If the guardian does not want them, maybe he could keep them and work with agencies until someone is willing to adopt them. Get the kids involved in church. Churches can really be a form of extended family. Often times kids in bad homes can be saved from going the wrong way or from the effects of that environement if there is a good support system in place. If the kids could get involved with attending church, sunday school, youth group and church activiities they could have a sense of love, belonging and realize they are here for a reason and that they are worthy of love & belonging. Get them involved in school extra ciricular activites too. Spend time loving them and listening to them. Avoid making them feel pitied or as though they are victims. Instead encourage them to make the best with what they have. Pray for them. Get their names on a prayer chain. Also, if the guardian would consider keeping them and getting outside support, that may be the best option. The Children in Youth Services may be able to direct him to financial assistance and support services. Try to make it a team effort. With family, friends, school, community, church and Social Services...it may work out well for everyone. Sometimes all people need is some love and help. Get as many persons you can to have a intervention meeting. Try to pull together and make this a win win situation for the kids and the Dad. Use your compassion and willingness to help be your motivating factor. God will show you people, places and things to make this work.

Answer 6

Report them all and have the kids put in foster care, why would you let the children suffer being poor, just to protect their father who is illegally working and a theiving aunt?

Answer 7

Contact your local child support agency and DSS. The social security is being paid to the aunt under fraudlent means and should be going to the father to support his children.

Answer 8

first try to help get the dad legal, then turn the witch in. if you can prove the kids have been with the dad for so long, she may get the privilege of paying back the social security

Answer 9

First of all, it is important to review your dilemma with a legal professional. I'm sure your options are fairly broad. Then you have to hear what is being told to you, weigh it, and take action.

Foster care is not always a bad thing. I've known foster kids and they grow up and turn out just fine.

Answer 10

You should contact Social Services or someone that can take care of this problem. That is sad. The kids always have to pay for their parents stupidity.