Question by Ashley: Would DHS put a 16 year old in state custody because of a parents drug abuse?
My little brothers got put in state custody and now live with their father out of state because of my mother and my grandmothers drug abuse. My mom got limited visitation with my littlest brother also but they left me with my mom saying that I could pretty much take care of myself and was responsible enough to pay attention to her. She got out of rehab in June and right away started using again. I wasn’t sure whether she was using needles or just popping pills until two days ago I found 2 used needles, a spoon with burn marks on the bottom, and a baggy with white residue in it. I also intercepted our electric bill yesterday and we owe 470$ on it due to past due balances but she has been telling me all her money has been going to our bills. I am graduating this year, just got a job, and have a wonderful boyfriend and friends. I am in no danger and she has been doing this stuff for years and years but I feel like I should report her to DHS because that is the responsible thing to do but I am not willing to give up everything I have worked hard to have in my life because she wants to be a stupid junkie. Will DHS put me in foster care (I live in Oklahoma) if I report her do you think? Or should I wait until I am able to move out to report her?    Read more...