Imagine being faced with a decision that could either save a loved one or tear your family apart. This is the predicament of a 25-year-old woman who recently reconnected with her estranged brother, only to discover that her niece's dental health has been severely neglected. As she contemplates reporting her brother to Child Protective Services (CPS), she grapples with the potential fallout - losing her family. Let's dive into her story. 😔
A Tough Call: Sister Contemplates Reporting Brother to CPS for Neglecting Niece's Dental Health 😮
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This is the heart-wrenching story of a woman who, despite her own impending motherhood, is willing to risk her relationship with her family to ensure her niece's wellbeing. Anna, the four-year-old niece, has been severely neglected by her parents who seem more concerned with their own issues than their daughter's deteriorating dental health. The woman and her husband are ready to take Anna in, but this decision could lead to a family fallout. Is she overreacting, or is this a necessary intervention? Let's see what the internet has to say about this complex situation. 🤔
NTA. Call CPS for advice and potential resources, not to take kids away. 📞
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"NTA Teeth infections are no joke. Call CPS. 🚩"
ingirlworld | ingirlworld
NTA. Neglecting niece's dental health can have serious consequences 😮
bonerhonkfartz | bonerhonkfartz
NTA. Call CPS for the child's sake. Maybe wait a week.
Honest_Elk_1703 | Honest_Elk_1703
CPS investigations aren't taken lightly 😬 Losing important documents is concerning. NTA
LongjumpingCrab9306 | LongjumpingCrab9306
NTA. Neglecting a child's dental health is 100% negligent and calls for intervention 😱
ConsistentShip714 | ConsistentShip714
Baby teeth rotting can cause serious infections and pain 😱
Nymzie | Nymzie
Report today! Child's dental health and neglect are serious concerns! 🚨
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NTA Yikes! Neglected dental health leads to black nubs and more?
vrcraftauthor | vrcraftauthor
NTA: Prioritizing safety and wellbeing, but fearing system involvement 😮
FuckUGalen | FuckUGalen
Choose family or child's well-being? Seek CPS advice 👨👧👩👦
Cocoalover27 | Cocoalover27
Concerned about niece's dental health due to potential drug use 😳
Accomplished_Cup900 | Accomplished_Cup900
Preventing tooth decay in a 4-year-old: a simple solution? 🤔
JustMissKacey | JustMissKacey
"NTA. Neglected dental health as a child, understand niece's pain. CPS process."
ribbit_ebbit | ribbit_ebbit
NTA, trust your gut. CPS may ask you to take her.
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😱 Report brother to CPS for neglecting niece's dental health?!
radishopinions | radishopinions
Sister offers help, but mother and brother dismiss concerns 😔
Wolflmg | Wolflmg
Former CPS investigator urges immediate action, dental neglect can harm health 🚨
HK1116 | HK1116
Protecting vulnerable children: Making the tough call for their well-being 😮
mcmurrml | mcmurrml
Choose child's health over strained family ties. Make the call 📱
tiredofkarens | tiredofkarens
Anonymous reporting can protect a child's safety. You're doing right 👍
mysticalmac99 | mysticalmac99
NTA - Save your niece from neglect and pain. She needs you. 😮
EmCee-Rex | EmCee-Rex
NTA. Offer to help first, then consider calling CPS 👥
TheABCD98 | TheABCD98
NTA: Report to CPS for niece's neglected dental health 😮
Aurelene-Rose | Aurelene-Rose
NTA, but be prepared for brother to cut contact. Offer help.
kelly08howell | kelly08howell
Dental health is important! Get her some awesome toothbrushes and help her parents.
Phoenix92885 | Phoenix92885
Calling CPS to help a neglected child: NTA, it's your duty 👍
Amythist35 | Amythist35
Taking a stand for child safety, despite potential blowback. 😮
Inner_Thought1802 | Inner_Thought1802
Report neglect anonymously to CPS to avoid suspicion 😮
Constant_Wish3599 | Constant_Wish3599
NTA, call CPS to investigate possible neglect. 😮
Comfortable-Kale-468 | Comfortable-Kale-468
NTA, report them! Neglected teeth can cause serious harm 😬
FumiPlays | FumiPlays
NTA if you call, but removal unlikely. Urgent dental care needed 😮
adlittle | adlittle
NTA - Report brother to CPS for niece's dental neglect 😮
forevernoob88 | forevernoob88
NTA: Report neglect to CPS and be the hero sister 😮
Illustrious-Cycle708 | Illustrious-Cycle708
NTA: Don't wait, call CPS ASAP! 🚨 It's urgent!
chipper_up | chipper_up
Conflicted sister considers reporting brother to CPS for niece's dental health 😮
Strict-Dinner-2031 | Strict-Dinner-2031
NTA - Save the little girl! Call CPS for her sake 🙏
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NTA. Report brother to CPS ASAP! Tooth infections are dangerous 💖
Ahsoka88 | Ahsoka88
NTA- Take action! Your niece needs help ASAP 🚨
_daylaylay_16 | _daylaylay_16
CPS worker explains laws and advises on custody options. 🙏
TruckThunders00 | TruckThunders00
Consider offering help before calling CPS for niece's dental care 😮
Flownique | Flownique
A child services worker explains the complex process of intervention.
throwAWweddingwoe | throwAWweddingwoe
When teeth rot, CPS is needed. NTA 😮
dodo_273 | dodo_273
NTA. Neglecting niece's dental health is serious and has consequences 😮
Any-Eye-8746 | Any-Eye-8746
NTA, I'll call CPS for you 😮
lattelane682 | lattelane682
NTA. Protect your niece's health. Call CPS to prevent sepsis! 😮
Fiochag | Fiochag
Foster parent shares experience and advises calling CPS for neglect
AffectionateCamera12 | AffectionateCamera12
Offer to take niece to dentist to avoid CPS involvement 😮
DeepTie6252 | DeepTie6252
Report brother to CPS for niece's dental health and drugs 🚨
NotTheJury | NotTheJury
NTA!!! Protect the child! 😮
Ok-Emergency-5765 | Ok-Emergency-5765
NTA. Rotting teeth? Time to call in the authorities! 🚨
Aggressive-Sample612 | Aggressive-Sample612
"NTA. Calling out of love. She deserves better. 😍"
Adventurous_Dig5715 | Adventurous_Dig5715
NTA: CPS may not remove niece, but can help with improvement plan 🙌
AceyAceyAcey | AceyAceyAcey
Keep it a secret and protect your niece's dental health 😮
Mbrowland | Mbrowland
Be the voice for your niece's dental health and safety! 👀
uhohitslilbboy | uhohitslilbboy
NTA, call CPS to help niece's neglected dental health 😮
Quick-Incident-4351 | Quick-Incident-4351
NTA... Call CPS immediately! They can help your niece's dental health 😮
Odd-Ad-9472 | Odd-Ad-9472
NTA: Would you hesitate if it were a neighbor's child? 😮
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Anonymous intervention? Helping your brother without getting caught 🤷♂️
thatoneisthe | thatoneisthe
Report neglect: Poor munchkin needs responsible adults. NTA. 😮
AmIarealbunny | AmIarealbunny
Urgent dental neglect report - niece's health at risk 😮
Serious-Yellow8163 | Serious-Yellow8163
"NTA. Poor child needs help! 😮 Please report for her safety."
slothenhosen | slothenhosen
Concerned sister worries about niece's dental health and lice infestation 😮
Marzipan_civil | Marzipan_civil
NTA. You're doing what's best for your niece's welfare 😮
Travelwithbex | Travelwithbex
Reporting neglect: a tough decision with legal consequences. 🚨
W1ldth1ng | W1ldth1ng
NTA. Call CPS. Personal experience with foster care and neglect.
tanglelover | tanglelover
"NTA. Teeth are important. Bad diet, neglectful parents. Report them!"
Maxibon1710 | Maxibon1710
NTA. Calling CPS is necessary to protect Anna from neglect 😮
The_Queerest_Punk | The_Queerest_Punk
NTA. Call CPS to uncover the hidden neglect. 📞
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CPS may not take action on serious neglect cases 😮
Early_Equivalent_549 | Early_Equivalent_549
Report neglect to CPS for child's dental health? NTA! 😮
TheBitchyKnitter | TheBitchyKnitter
Step up and make the call to protect neglected niece. NTA 🙌
RedditVirgin13 | RedditVirgin13
NTA, call CPS! Neglected dental health can have serious consequences 😮
Em4Tango | Em4Tango
NTA. Report to CPS for child's neglected dental health 😮
cmlobue | cmlobue
Heartbreaking neglect: NTA sister contemplates reporting brother to CPS 😮
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Report neglect: child's dental pain is unimaginable 😮
River_Song47 | River_Song47
