At what point do you call CPS?

That is horrible. I'd have to call. If she leaves them alone again like in that last example, I'd call the police.
 
You can call and report the abuse anonymously and here is a link on what to do and how to do it...

http://pediatrics.about.com/cs/childabuse/a/reporting_abuse.htm

(scroll down to your state and it has the info needed)

I would try to give specific dates/times and what exactly you witnessed so that they can see patterns and that might help in what they do. Maybe the mom/dad just need a wakeup call and will start taking being a parent seriously.
 
I would call. The first two are neglectful but would be hard to decide when enough is enough.

Leaving them alone... definitely not ok. A 7 year old in charge is NOT ok. Poor kids. Even if nothing happens, at least she knows she is being watched.
 
Call no question asked... Even for your own sake of know that you tried everything you could... It will be on their backs if they dont do anything to make that situation right... :( Its sad to know the kind of peole who reproduce... And then there are those who arent able to...I'm sure that someone who could not have children would LOVE those babies and take care of them more than what it seems their parents are... :( I'll be praying for them and for you :(
 
Unfortunately they probably won't do anything unless they find drugs or signs of abuse, but at least if you call, it will be on record so if she's reported again, they might do something the next time.
 
Ummm 5 pages with every response saying to call. I think you've probably got your answer but I wanted to say I'm sorry you have had to be put in this position and good for you for watching out for these poor innocent kids!
 
Call them. Right now.
If it would help you, try and write down the dates and times and things of any events. But PLEASE. These children need someone to love and protect them.
 
another call vote here too - read about too many tragic stories that may or not have been avoided at least you wont feel that you should have done something. Anonimity is your choice - use it if you feel more comfortable.

Lucky for those kids that someone is looking out for them!
 
These poor babies!! Call Call Call!! When you see the 4 year old outside by his self call the police every time!! These babies need to be protected!!
 
Just saw this- CALL!!! I'm a teacher and so I'm legally obligated to report anything I see (whether I feel someone is at fault or not). I'd rather call and be wrong, than blow it off and hear about tragedy later.

Neglect cases are less likely reported and yet happen 4 times more often than other forms of abuse. Neglect is abuse.

And don't feel bad about doing it either- maybe they'll get mom and dad some parenting help.
 
Since these are fairly regularly occuring events, I'd call CPS. If those kids get hit by a car or disappear how will you feel? Do you know any mandatory reporters who could observe the situation themselves? They may be able to help you stay anonymous and get attention from the right people. Since you are neighbors she may suspect you anyway, so you be extra careful.
 
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