There are two 7 year old girls that come to my families daycare. They are neglected and abused by their mom and older sisters. I saw it once again today in front of my house while they were in their car. The sisters are out of control and are into anything and everything they shouldnt be. They are not supervised at home, and have told us that they have watched porn, drunk alcohol and tried smoking their moms cigarettes. I would be mortified to know that the 7 year olds even got a glimpse of that trash. The mother smoke when they are around, like in the car. Which I DO NOT agree with. She is also determined not to split up her family. But she doesnt know how to be a parent. The older sisters are bad influences on them. There is also an older brother that doesnt live with them, that has all kinds of issues and is on all types of medications. The mother has also been reported to child services many times. I dont know why nothing has been proven yet or why no action has been taken. But I really think something needs to be done. I want to take custody of the 7 year olds. But I dont think I have the right. Since im not related, and I am a babysitter/caregiver( I read somewhere that you cant be a caregiver, which i think makes no sense what so ever. The girls really have a bond with my best friend and I. We do a lot of “parent” like things with them. Like helping with homework, school projects, checking their bags to make sure they have done their homework, guidance, quality time(playing games, going outside with them, taking them on walks and trips), and more. My best friend is a 24 year old male(They look at him like a father since they dont have one in the picture). The girls have also told my mother that they wished my mom was their mom. So I have a feeling like they know they are not getting the right parenting.
Sadly they dont get to go much of anywhere. They havent even been to a movie before. The mom keeps getting their hopes up about things and is constantly disappointing them. Like shes telling them they are moving to NY and when they get there going to get nicer things than when they were here. The problem is she doesnt have the money to afford anything here, so how will she afford NY!? They are going to resent her for that.
I see neglect on them every time I see them, from their hair(matted in the back alot), clothes(too big or stained) and hygiene(they always stink, and admit they dont brush their teeth)
So do you think there is any way my friend and I can get custody of these girls?
I feel like we would be perfect for the girls since we would be a mother and father figure, and im sure the girls would love to live with us.
We have plenty of proof of neglect and abuse. Though that may not matter. It just really upsets me to see these really great little girls live with people like this and be so mistreated.
