A FACEBOOK PAGE for Masen was initially started to help get justice for my 3-year old son, Masen, whom was “injured” more than 8 weeks ago (6/1/13) while under the care of his mother’s fiance (she has since married this man). Masen’s “injury” consisted of broken blood-vessels all over the left side of his face, a blood-clot in his left eye and 3 finger-shaped bruises. I was not informed until 2 days after the “injury” occurred (and it wasn’t CPS that informed me, as apparently they have “30 days to inform the other parent”.) The “story” as to what happened (and when) has changed multiple times. CPS was brought in and although it has been determined be a classic open-handed slapping by an adult hand, CPS has not done anything as of yet to protect my son from the man who did this. He is still in the same household with all 3 of my children (ages 5, 3, and 16 months). Upon expressing my concern and questioning them about why nothing has been done to ensure my children’s safety when they’re at their mother’s, CPS has simply stated they are “still investigating” and in the meantime they will be “monitoring” things. This is the 2nd report my children’s mother has had filed with CPS in the last 12 months. The 1st report was filed last August when my children (whom were 4 yrs, 2 yrs, and 5 months at that time) were found sitting alone in a running vehicle in the parking lot at the local general store. The police report stated it was 89 degrees that day (windows were down, but A/C in vehicle didn’t work). A woman noticed the children unattended in the car and called 911. CPS was called in for this incident as well and their only action was providing the children’s mother with a pamphlet on the dangers of leaving small children in a vehicle alone. I was never even notified of this “incident”. These are 2 of many incidents of neglect (and, most recently, abuse). I have been trying to get custody of my children for the last 10 months without any success. It appears as though their mother’s pattern of poor decision-making, neglect and now abuse (from her new husband) is of no real concern to CPS. I am at a loss and am genuinely scared for the welfare of my children. My hope is that this page will help draw attention to this situation and force Emmett County CPS to step up and take the appropriate measures and precautions to ensure the safety and well-being of my young children, particularly Masen, who is now forced to spend time with the man (his new “stepfather”) who did this to him.
NOTE/UPDATE: Although we finally got this case into the probate court, we have recently been informed we cannot discuss the specific details of this case. All we can do is tell our story and say that we (and the children) are still in the same situation…continuing to lose faith in this whole system each day. As you will read in posts below, the “authorities” have now begun harassing and using intimidation tactics on me. They seem to be more focused on me and this Facebook page than the physical abuse that my 3 year old son suffered and the emotional abuse that my oldest son (5 years) is now having to deal with. All I want is to know my children are safe when they leave my home and that the man who did this will have to face repercussions for his actions. I do not want to see this swept under the rug. I won’t let that happen.
Every day, out of the spotlight, children are subjected to appalling cruelty and abuse. It happens all over the globe, in every setting—public and private, urban and rural, industrialized and developing, rich and poor. In this video, Liam Neeson discusses this silent crisis and encourages everyone to become more aware and involved. UNICEF believes that every child deserves to be safe and works throughout the world to protect girls and boys from abuse and exploitation. #ENDviolence is UNICEF’s new multi-year global initiative to generate momentum in preventing and responding to violence against children. To donate or learn more, please visit www.unicefusa.org.
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