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In a world where adoption is often seen as a noble act of compassion, it is disheartening to uncover instances where the welfare of children is compromised.
Today, we bring you a shocking story that serves as a stark reminder of the importance of vigilance and the need for appropriate safeguards within the adoption process. The following account highlights the troubling practice of “rehoming” and its consequences on the lives of vulnerable children.
In a small workplace, an employee, who we’ll refer to as OP, found themselves caught in the midst of a disturbing situation involving a co-worker named Mary. OP learned about Mary’s controversial adoption practices. Two years ago, Mary adopted an older child from Ukraine, which she claimed was an easier choice for her and her husband. However, recent events revealed a dark side to this adoption, ultimately leading to a series of startling revelations that would leave OP and the community reeling. Read the full story below.
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OP’s co-worker, Mary, is known for being a religious individual with a large number of adopted children, and she recently adopted an older child from Ukraine:
OP frequently babysits Mary’s adopted son, Tony, who seems to enjoy spending time at their clean place, despite Mary’s complaints about his behavior and their own unclean house.
Mary has been openly expressing her negative feelings towards her adopted son, Tony, at work and even resorted to sending a mass email and posting on Facebook to find someone to “re-home” him.
OP is considering taking action after witnessing their co-worker’s disturbing behavior, contemplating whether to contact Child Protective Services and having already reached out to the police for a welfare check.
OP expresses gratitude towards the subreddit community for their overwhelming support. Numerous individuals provided valuable resources, connections to government agencies, and even financial support for Tony’s immediate needs.
OP acknowledges that the information provided by the community enabled them to take prompt action and initiate the necessary steps more quickly than they could have managed alone with their boyfriend.
The cops were perplexed to know about the situation. Despite their confusion, the police agreed to conduct a welfare check as a minimum response.
OP swiftly contacted their state’s child protective services hotline, informing them about the potential involvement of trafficking and the public advertising of the child on Facebook. The hotline operator immediately responded:
OP emailed the screenshots to the CPS representative. At one point, OP contemplated driving to Mary’s house but was stopped by their boyfriend, making the situation even tougher.
OP’s actions in reporting the situation to Child Protective Services (CPS) and seeking assistance from relevant authorities demonstrate a responsible and compassionate approach. When witnessing concerning behavior or potential harm to a child, it is important to take appropriate steps to ensure their safety and well-being. In such situations, reaching out to CPS or local authorities is generally recommended to allow professionals to assess the situation and take necessary action.
Rehoming can pose significant risks, including the potential for exploitation, abuse, or neglect. It is important to prioritize the best interests of the child and ensure that any changes in custody or placement follow legal procedures.
At around 2:00 AM, the police provided an update to OP. The officer informed OP that CPS arrived at Mary’s home shortly after the officer did. Mary had been discussing meeting someone regarding Tony the following day, confirming CPS’s suspicions that Tony’s adoption was not legal.
All of the children were removed from Mary’s home by CPS for their safety. OP agreed to drop off all emails and printouts at the police station the following morning. OP contacted the local FBI office and also reached out to the Ukrainian Embassy.
OP went to work to print out the email and their company owner was furious about Mary’s emails and waited at Mary’s desk for her arrival. When Mary finally showed up, she presented a sob story about her kids being unfairly taken away and requested time off to resolve the misunderstanding regarding her family.
OP reflects on the whirlwind of events that unfolded in the past 24 hours. They hope for a long-term solution that prevents Mary from reclaiming the kids, especially considering the potential issues in her household.
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