Denied Temporary Child Custody

Summary

CPS denied temporary custody of grandkids due to an ongoing PTI for meth possession. Louisiana law prioritizes the childs best interest. Despite a good relationship with the grandkids and compliance with PTI terms, CPS cited home layout issues and the ongoing PTI as reasons for denial. The other grandmother is only willing to take one child. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Cps has denied me temporary child custody for my grandkids due to a preliminary trial diversion agreement I signed
What state are you located in, ****? Different states have different rules regarding child custody and trial diversion agreements.
Louisiana
What were the terms of your preliminary trial diversion agreement? In Louisiana, child custody decisions are based on the best interest of the child.
All charges will be dropped after * monthly and a payment of * is paid
What charges were you facing that led to the trial diversion agreement?
Possession of meth
What is the current status of your trial diversion agreement? Have you completed the 12 months and made the payment?
8 months left and * left on fine
What is the reason CPS gave for denying you temporary custody of your grandkids?
I have a ongoing PTI
What is the nature of your relationship with your grandkids and their parents? In Louisiana, grandparents can seek custody if it's in the child's best interest.
Great
What is the current living situation of your grandkids?
They are in state foster care
They are in state care
What is the reason your grandkids are in state care?
Daughters drug use
What steps have you taken so far to gain custody of your grandkids?

In Louisiana, grandparents can seek custody if it's in the child's best interest. However, having an ongoing PTI might affect your chances.
Worked with the caseworker by having finger prints background check and a home study done
What was the outcome of the home study and background check?
Said due to having to cross a bedroom to get to the bathroom the house is unacceptable
They stated the access to the bathroom had to cross a bedroom and was unacceptable
What are the possibilities for you to modify your home to meet the CPS requirements?
They gave none
What steps have you taken to address the issue with the layout of your home?
None they have said we have been turned down for temporary foster care and are giving the kids to someone else
What was the reason given by CPS for choosing the other party for temporary foster care over you?
The pending PTI
What steps are you taking to resolve the pending PTI issue?
Making payments and following the rules
Making payments
Are you up-to-date with your payments and have you been adhering to all the rules stipulated in your PTI agreement?
Yes
What is the current status of your relationship with the person CPS is considering for temporary foster care?
Good
What is the relationship of the person CPS is considering for temporary foster care to your grandkids?
Grandmother she only wants one of the three kids
What is the reason the other grandmother only wants custody of one of the three children?
Only one is from her son
What is the current status of the other two children who are not wanted by the other grandmother?
The other two are in separate foster care homes
What steps are you planning to take to gain custody of the other two children who are in separate foster care homes?
Cps hasn't given me any steps to take
What is the reason CPS hasn't given you any steps to take for gaining custody of the other two children?
They say the PTI stops my chances of getting temporary foster care
The PTI stops my chances for temporary foster care
The ongoing PTI
What is the nature of the PTI (Pretrial Intervention) program you are currently enrolled in?
Upon completion all charges will be dropped
What is the nature of the charges that will be dropped upon completion of the PTI program?
Possession of meth
What is the duration of your PTI program and how much time is left for its completion?
12 months 7 months left
What steps have you taken to address your drug possession charges?
Following the rules of the PTI
What are the specific rules of the PTI program you are following?
Is it legal to use a pti by cps to deny custody
What is the specific reason CPS provided for using the PTI to deny custody?
It's ongoing
What is the current status of your PTI program? Have you been complying with all the requirements?
8 months left