Mom Gets $73,000 a Year, But CPS Says Baby Still Isn’t Safe

A CPS review hearing turns serious when the agency asks the court to move the case toward adoption after months of concerns about Mom’s progress. The court hears that Mom receives about two hundred dollars a day, but still does not have stable housing, reliable transportation, a current local license, consistent mental-health treatment, or clear control over her own money. The agency also raises concerns about missed parenting visits, positive drug screens, missed screens, and Mom’s failure to fully engage in services. Mom tells the court she loves her son, wants more parenting time, and is trying to get away from unstable people and environments. But the agency, the guardian ad litem, and the psychological report all raise concerns about whether she can safely care for the baby at this stage. The judge does not order termination immediately, but changes the case to a dual goal and warns that if the same problems remain at the next review, the department should be ready to file a petition to terminate parental rights. This hearing covers CPS review, foster care, reunification, adoption goals, missed visits, drug screens, mental-health concerns, financial instability, parenting-time compliance, and the court’s warning before a possible termination petition. Disclaimer: This video is for educational and commentary purposes only and is not legal advice. This hearing involves CPS proceedings, disputed testimony, drug-screen concerns, mental-health issues, foster care placement, and a court ruling based on the evidence presented at that time. A goal change or warning about termination does not mean parental rights have already been terminated, and the case may change after later hearings, services, new evidence, or compliance with the case plan. Please do not contact, harass, or target anyone involved in this case.