Return my son back home!

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Author: Amber LaPointe

Started: June 4, 2008, 2:01:04 pm

Target: Children's Aid Society

Category: Civil & Human Rights

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100,000

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In 2005 my son was apprehended because he was found wandering alone without supervision. My mother had fallen asleep while he was in her care. In court i did not get to defend myself not once, I did not get to speak. The c.a.s wanted to make my son a crown ward with NO ACCESS! I did not use drugs, i did not drink, my son was NOT ABUSED , none of that was used against me, because he ran away a few times they apprehended him. I know that it was very dangerous, anything could have happened to him, but i ALWAYS went looking and called the police. My sons reason for running away was because he wanted to be outside more and that i am guilty of, i did not take him out enough. But that was all! That was there reason for making him crown ward. My son at visits would cry and beg me to take him home, he would say " I'm sorry mommy for running away, ill be a good boy i promise please take me home" It broke my heart! During the court case, i kept being asked to be brought back because i did not have a lawyer. The reason being is when i had first applied for legal aid i was living at an apartment which was geared to income rent, after losing my son i lost welfare and the apartment. By the time i found out about my certificate being sent to my old address, it had expire. So i had to reapply all over again. By this time i had another court date. And while i was there i went to speak with duty coucil, thats where i was told that there was nothing i could do but sign the papers because it had taken so long. And that if i didnt sign them I would not be allowed a letter and pictures from him, that all contact would be withdrawled. I was pushed into a corner, i was 21 years old and all alone, had no family of friends there to guide me and help me . I was so scared, so i STUPIDLY signed the papers and crown ward with no access was granted. I regret signing that every single day of my life. Because knowing what i know now, I would have gotten my son back. I was working full time, and even took a parenting course when the c.a.s ordered i do so. When my son was in my care, the c.a.s went to his school WITHOUT MY PERMISSION and took my poor little boy into a room alone with them and started questioning him about being abused! HE WAS 4 YEARS OLD!! And he told them he was not abused. My son came home that day scared and confused, he told me what happened and i blew my lid at the c.a.s. Ofcourse i never got to say anything in court as i said earlier, and if i did get my chance, the c.a.s wouldnt have a case. Bradley was not abused or neglected. The only thing the c.a.s had against me was my inconsistancy. I wish i could go back knowing what i know now because my son would be here with me where he belongs, not with a stranger. I was young and stupid and the c.a.s knew that i was intimidated so they used it to their advantage. My son wants to be with me like i said he would hold me and cry and cry and beg me to take him home and telling me how much he loved me and that hes sorry! i told him it is not his fault over and over but i know he thinks it is. It has been a year and a half since my last visit and i have not received a letter and pictures yet, even though in the court papers it states i am to get one every year. The foster mother wants bradley to forget about me and i believe that more now than ever. She was the one who also stated to c.a.s that she felt it was in the best interest of my son to not see me anymore because after visits he would act out and cry BUT WHO CAN BLAME HIM!! HE WAS TAKEN FROM HIS MOMMY!! Please help me with this and sign, i need all the help i can get!