My name is Rosa Diaz, and I am the biological mother of Nevaeh Diaz. I have a mental illness that I am actively in treatment for to overcome and be a positive role model for my family. This mental illness is being used against me in my attempts at reunification of my daughter. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 created Federal mandates that this is not to be allowed.

On August 27, 2014, nearly 2 years ago now, my daughter was removed from my custody. This forcible removal was due to an argument had by myself and her father Damien Taylor. The MTA Police Officers became involved. Despite video evidence that Mr. Taylor instigated the altercation, he was permitted to leave on his own, while I was committed to a hospital for 16 hours until I was seen by a doctor and determined to not be a danger to myself or others, and my daughter was taken from me. My son, who was not at the scene, was determined to be completely safe in my care. My daughter remained in the care of CFSA without explanation as to why.

Nevaeh was placed in a foster home with Ms. Sherry Goldberg. Ms. Goldberg then proceeded to act in a psychotic manner when it came to contact between my daughter and I. She also made unsubstantiated and unwarranted claims that I have "Munchausen By Proxy Syndrome" and that I was harming my child for attention.

Nevaeh was eventually removed from Ms. Goldberg's residence in November 2014 and placed with who we felt was a family friend, Ms. Julanda B. Young. Unfortunately, during Nevaeh's time with Ms. Young she has been sexually assaulted, attacked by vicious animals, and has had proper medical treatment withheld. She is sustaining multiple injuries while in Ms. Young's care, and despite knowing of and having seen these injuries, CFSA has continued to leave Nevaeh in Ms. Young's home, while ignoring appropriate alternative options such as returning her to myself, Nevaeh's father, or Nevaeh's godmother Charlethia Awkward who has herself completed all tasks requested by CFSA for custody of Nevaeh.

CFSA and the courts have failed to provide reason for my daughter to remain out of my care, while still leaving my son in my care proving that not only can I provide a stable home and environment, but that they have undisclosed reasons for keeping my child from me. Their claims are currently that my mental illness is preventing me from being reunified with my daughter, however that same mental illness does not seem to be enough to remove my son. Every and all requests by CFSA have been complied with and fulfilled and still they refuse to return my child. New York State Law says that after 12 out of 15 consecutive months out of a parent's care, they can move to terminate parental rights. My daughter should be in my care, as has been proven by CFSA's complete inability to find any reason to remove my son, thusly proving that my home is a stable and safe place for my children.

We want answers, and we want action. Nevaeh should be home with her family, where she is loved, cared for, and most importantly safe. CFSA has proven repeatedly that they do not care about providing such a home for my daughter and has turned a blind eye to her welfare. Please help me in bringing attention to this cause, and help us BRING NEVAEH HOME.