Posted by:
scmd
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Date: November 27, 2015 12:44PM
anonfornow Wrote:
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> I'm sorry.
>
> I browsed the linked site, especially the
> invisible children link from there.
>
> I searched "educational neglect," and found this:
>
http://www.responsiblehomeschooling.org/policy-iss> ues/current-policy/educational-neglect-statutes/
>
> A 17 year-old who can't read is serious neglect.
> That none of the five kids will make eye contact
> or speak is indicative of other kinds of abuse.
>
> These kids need help, and if the authorities start
> arguing about jurisdiction, I would let them know
> that you and your attorney are documenting their
> responses, should a lack of action, names and
> dates, become a legal or public matter. Send
> certified, return receipt follow-ups "per my
> meeting/cnversation" with ... on 12/1/15, ..."
> documenting the substance. Let them know you are
> not going away.
>
> I'm surprised that FB son has
A situation came up in my residency that was similar but nowhere near as serious as the one you've described. At that time, or at least I was told at the time, agencies only have jurisdiction for as long as the individuals involved are physically present within the agency's boundaries until official action is taken Agencies are slow to take action when a family is likely to move on in a matter of days or hours.
Anonfornow is right on the mark in recommending documentation and letting the agencies know you are documenting as a way of forcing them to intervene in some way. No agency charged with the welfare of children wants the metaphorical egg of total inaction all over their faces when something really horrible happens or grave abuse or neglect comes to light.
Good luck. It sounds as though your grandchildren need every bit of luck they can get working in their favor.