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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]CPS - they can evaluate the family and at least have a preliminary psych eval done of the mother- at the very least, the mother may get some much-needed services,

i think your concerns about cleanliness, lack of food, and missed days of school are more than sufficient to be reportable.

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OP, I want to second the post above. Lack of food -- really, they're having to catch fish in the river to provide a basic meal? They're "camping" when actually they are at that point homeless? -- is one real reason to get CPS involved now, not later. The missed school should already have had the school out looking for them.

You can call CPS anonymously, you know. When you do, don't wing it -- write out, in advance, what you want to say, so you don't miss anything. At the least, CPS can evaluate the mom's mental capacities. Be certain to mention that SIL is pregnant again and that you fear for the baby since the mom already is living "camping" at times, and is apparently not receiving any prenatal medical treatment.

Meanwhile, as someone else posted, do what you can for the little girl so she knows you are there for her.[/quote]

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