So Frustrating!!!!!!

[UndercoverAgent]

A family that I know, have a child with special needs. This little girl was born with a lot of problems, and with love and nurturing could live a meaningful life.... But she doesn't get that. She is neglected!

It kills me to see it. She is not fed properly, she is almost 3 and is only just starting solids... She is left to her own devices day in and day out without interaction from anybody. I remember she used to have nappy rash that bad that it would bleed :crying: Her parents drink alot and don't supervise her. She needs hearing aids but hardly ever wears them because without them it is easier for them cause she can't get around as well.

The whole family know what goes on, but nobody does anything.... Nobody will tell her that she is a shocking mother and that her child would be better off with someone who would love her.

I honestly believe that her mother wishes she would just.... I can't even say the word :(

I have reported them to docs in the past... NOTHING happened... Surely the doctors that she does manage to see can see how badly this child is treated... WHY aren't they doing anything?

I honestly fear for her life and I feel like there is nothing I can do... I dread the day she may pass and everyone will just sit around looking at each other saying we should have done something....

I have called docs... what more can I do and WHY won't they do anything :hair:

[~BEXTER~]

They will do something in a few years when that case number is called... Very sad

Can you take photos, get evidence and take it to them?

[waterlily]

All I can say is don't give up!!

[veve]

I personally believe that a docs case involving special needs often takes longer ... for starters, a child with special needs is often more difficult to place with a foster family ...

start collecting and writing down as much stuff as you can - annoy DOCS as much as you possibly can updating them with information ... nag them ...

the little girl doesn't have a voice ... and according to you, her family are hardly listening .. she neeeeeeeds someone to advocate for her ...

[~ElectricPink~]

Oh my gosh.....that's so sad :( :( Don't you wish you could just take off with her and give a better life yourself! That's how i feel when I see children who are mistreated and neglected :( Honestly, if they dont want her and can't look after her, they should give her to someone who would. There are so many people like myself who can't have any more children naturally who would love to give a little girl like her a loving home :( and shame on DOCS, argh they disgust me sometimes. Is there anywhere else you can go? Or perhaps make the case out to be even more severe than it is, that way it might make them look further into it...

[FunKy~Mummy]

don't just call docs call the disability services in your state and also I would be writing to your local member about it as well and let them know you have called docs and nothing has happened. biggest issue these days is that the disability system is in such crisis not enough funding, support workers etc that they think that these children are better off with their parents or carers. I have worked in this industry for 15 years and I have a ds with disabilities. These kids do need a voice. Don't let people tell you you shouldnt be butting in!! I think what you are trying to achieve is awesome!!!

[supa_star323]

I agree with mumma k, call everyone you can!!!
It is true that sn children can be harder to place though, hence my plans when I finish uni.
My heart breaks for that poor child.

[meatpopsicle]

I agree with mumma k as well, and if all else fails, call Today Tonight and shame that family into doing something!

You're a good person.

[D&M]

Omg that is so sad :( that poor little girl.

I hope you can find someone to help her soon, I am glad someone like you is at least trying.

[Lilys*mummy]

I agree with the PP's. I would keep calling DOCS, keep nagging them. I hate seeing things like this. It really breaks my heart. Have you tried talking to the police at all to report the neglect? Let them know you have contacted DOCS but nothing has been done. I hope some action gets taken soon. Poor little thing!

[monnie24]

I've been through similar with my mum.. We have now guardianship of a 25yr/o dwnsyndrome.

Call disability minister, child welfare agencies constantly, report it to the police, take photos when they aren't looking. They were all useless to us in this situation- we rang disability minister, families sa, disability sa and they didn't do a single thing to help someone who wasnt feeding, bathing, or giving fluids to someone with downsyndrome. and then she left him on our doorstep we had 3 months of no income for him because they wanted a drivers licence at centrelink? we threatened to go on today tonight. it all sorted out that way.

But if you don't want to take the child, then its a hard situation because not many people want a child with disabilities.

I hope you get a result, good luck.