October 18, 2025

My lawyer sent another letter to MCFD yesterday. Honestly, we’re sending so many at this point I’ve lost track. But this one matters because they’re still dodging the most basic questions about why my son was taken, and what exactly I’m supposed to do to get him back.

And let me be clear: this letter was written with prejudice. We’re bringing this to court. I’m done playing along with a system that pretends to care while actively hurting my child.

They Told Me I’m Not Allowed to Have Support

I was told I’m not allowed to bring anyone to my next meeting with them — not even a support person. Meanwhile, they plan to have two social workers there.

Why would you ever tell a mother — who’s being forced to sit through meetings about her own child’s removal — that she has to do it alone? What are they afraid of? Transparency?

I will not be meeting with MCFD alone. I’m allowed support, and I need it. That’s non-negotiable.

They Want Me to Sign “Goals” Based on… What, Exactly?

They’re trying to get me to agree to a list of goals — without first giving me the full disclosure, without explaining what the concerns actually are, and without acknowledging any of the medical documents, letters, or reports I’ve already submitted.

These goals? They’re not based on Bennett’s needs. They’re based on internal narratives, misinformation, and outdated assumptions.

Worse — they’re trying to push for a mental health assessment without saying why. No doctor has recommended it. No explanation has been given. It’s just another way to paint me as unstable when everything I’ve done has been in line with professional advice.

Still No Real Family Plan

MCFD was legally required to create a Family Plan within 30 days of removing Bennett. They didn’t. And what they’ve finally come up with doesn’t include anything from Bennett’s actual care team. No timelines. No reunification path. No transparency.

They’ve placed him in a house full of strangers, ripped him away from every single support he had, and now expect me to sign documents without knowing what they’re even based on.

That’s not reunification. That’s control.

Missed Calls, Missed Visits, Missed Moments

This week, Bennett told me three times that he gets to see me “tomorrow, Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.” He was excited. He was counting on it.

But nobody has contacted me about Monday’s visit — which now overlaps with school. My guess? They’ll cancel it last minute. Again. Like they did with his FaceTime calls this week. One was missed entirely, another cut short. All without warning.

These calls are part of his routine. They matter. To him and to me.

Only Listening to People Who Just Met Him

They’re ignoring feedback from the therapist who’s worked with Bennett for months. She knows him. She knows how his anxiety presents. She’s trauma-informed.

But instead of relying on her, they’re basing everything off the observations of staff at THE House — people who just met him, who barely understand his needs, and who have a vested interest in reporting that “everything’s fine.”

He deserves better. So do I.

Still No Clarity About Evidence

We’ve asked if they’ll object to Bennett’s doctors’ reports being entered as evidence at the next hearing. They haven’t answered. Why?

Because those reports confirm everything I’ve been saying: I’ve followed every recommendation. I’ve kept my son safe. And I’ve done it with zero support from the systems that were supposed to help us.

At the end of the day, this isn’t about me being difficult. This is about accountability.

It’s about a child with complex needs who was taken from his only consistent caregiver…

…based on undisclosed concerns…

…with no timeline for reunification…

…and no acknowledgement of the harm being done.

We’re not backing down. Not now. Not ever.

📄 If you’d like to read the full letter, it is posted below. I’ll keep sharing everything — because silence protects them, not us.

Thank you to everyone who continues to stand with us.

#BringBennettHome

#LetKidsHugTheirMoms

#EveryChildMatters

#MCFD

#DisabilityJustice

#StopFamilySeparation

#WeSeeYouBennett