My grandson was stolen too. by CPS in California. What a reason to take him away from the whole family. He was never abused or neglected. He was 6 years old now he is 18. I’ve been looking for him all this time I love my baby with all my heart. I pray for him every night since they took him away.

Can a child go to prison as an adult?

Children were executed in the U.S. until 2005, and only in the last decade has the Supreme Court limited death-in-prison sentences for children. Kids as young as eight can still be charged as an adult, held in an adult jail, and sentenced to extreme sentences in an adult prison.

How old was my grandson when his parents came around?

I had him from birth until he was 6 years old. He was my EVERYTHING. We were so close. When his parents did come around, it was for money or to steal. Four years ago on Mother’s Day, my son decided he wanted to be a daddy all of a sudden. He was clean and found a rich girlfriend.

How are children sentenced to die in prison?

Some children were sentenced for crimes where no one was killed or even injured, and many were convicted even though older teens or adults were primarily responsible for the crime. Seventy percent of those 14 or younger who were sentenced to die in prison were children of color.

How can I get custody of my grandchildren?

In cases where the children are removed due to drug or alcohol problems, the parent may request to regain custody once he or she has gone through a program and can prove he or she is now living a “clean” life as well as being able to provide for the child.

When to bail your adult child out of jail?

So unless you’re paying the bills, you don’t get any say in how your adult child conducts their life. You get a call at 1 a.m. that your adult child is in jail. After hearing the sob story about drunken driving, drug possession, or some other involvement in illegal activity, many parents will rush to bail their child out of jail.