As a result of marital issues, my four beloved children were unjustly seized from my home. The school system we trusted collaborated with Child Protective Services (CPS), intimidating my little ones to the point of tears. One horrifying night, they arrived to take my children who were already asleep. This traumatic episode was subsequently ignored in court, highlighting a grave lack of investigation, transparency, and accountability.

CPS's duty is to protect and ensure the wellbeing of our children. However, our experience exposes a system that shows an apparent lack of thorough investigations and deficient decisions that negatively impact our children's mental state. This is not an isolated case; many families across our nation have similar stories to tell.

Statistics affirm this concern. A report reveals that roughly 3% of children under CPS protection in 2019 were wrongfully removed without substantial evidence of abuse or neglect (National Coalition for Child Protection Reform). Such practices result in undue distress and trauma for the innocent child and their families.

It's time we raise our voices to rectify these alarming procedures. We urge the legislative powers to mandate CPS and similar institutions to conduct transparent and comprehensive investigations. Additionally, we demand legal punishment for individuals within these systems who disregard the laws designed to secure our children's safety and peace of mind.

Let us not allow a single more child to suffer due to sloppy investigations and decisions. Let's hold CPS accountable. Please, sign our petition and join our fight. Together, we can protect our children.