what would happen?

[thatguy7419]

what would happen if i called child cervices on my father. i have a mom, shes still with my dad, but she keeps her mouth shut all the time. they say that they would send me to a foster family, but my teacher said that they would put me with my next closest guardian (my grandma or my godparents)

and also: my father is a good for nothing drunk; hes always being an asshole, threatens to break my things if i dont behave. he treats me like shit and picks on me every chance he gets. . theres no talking to him either, all we do is scream and fight. i tried talking to him, in a civil matter but i dint work. what would you do in my situation?

[Kaleidoscope Eyes]

If Child Protection Services decides that your home is unfit, the first option they would look into would indeed be your next of kin. If for whatever reason they are also unfit, or unable to take care of you, that's where foster care comes in.

I don't know that having an asshole for a dad is grounds to have you removed from the home, however. It depends on how severe the verbal abuse is, how its affecting your ability to function normally, all those things.

If you do have relatives close by, and you're not severely opposed to the idea, maybe think about staying with them. Let your dad know that until he gets counseling to get over his alcohol addiction (and maybe some anger management), you won't be moving back in. After that it's up to him how he wants to run his life. You can't make his decisions for him.

[Nelson]

what would happen if i called child cervices on my father. i have a mom, shes still with my dad, but she keeps her mouth shut all the time. they say that they would send me to a foster family, but my teacher said that they would put me with my next closest guardian (my grandma or my godparents)

and also: my father is a good for nothing drunk; hes always being an asshole, threatens to break my things if i dont behave. he treats me like shit and picks on me every chance he gets. . theres no talking to him either, all we do is scream and fight. i tried talking to him, in a civil matter but i dint work. what would you do in my situation?


Hi... Understand what your going through but dont call child services, i know from experience that inturn it can make things 400% worse than what they are.. Here in aus we have DoCS which is like child services, i called them on my neighbour ( she abuses her children badly), and they ended up taking an AVO (aprehended violence order) out on my dad because he was having a birthday drink and told me to clean up something so they accused him of being a neglectful parrent, now i cant see him when he drinks... It will ruin your life even more...

Sorry about the long post but this might not be your situation

Hope it has helped your decision...

Dylan

[Quick_Sylver]

Been there. Only I didn't call them. They took my sister and I away. We spent 2 months in foster care while my older sister tried to get custody. Once she did it was on the grounds of seeing my parents in a public place every 2 weeks under the scrutiny of my caseworker. It's not worth it unless you are in danger. Remember that.
~TP

[Suicune]

Been there. Only I didn't call them. They took my sister and I away. We spent 2 months in foster care while my older sister tried to get custody. Once she did it was on the grounds of seeing my parents in a public place every 2 weeks under the scrutiny of my caseworker. It's not worth it unless you are in danger. Remember that.
~TP

( :O I'm sorry to hear that! )

Well moving on, I think I can say I know what your going through. I didn't have a drunken dad though. I had an alcoholic, suicidal aunt. To make matters worse she's scitzophrenic. Ok before you call the CPS, really think about this. Are you in danger for sure? I agree with what Jessi said about this situation. My advice right now isn't that helpful right now I think. Everybody else pretty much cleared it up.