
There are many reasons why third parties (e.g., grandparents, aunts and uncles or friends) may wish to intervene in a child abuse or neglect case. The most common is so that they can have input into the case and be heard as to what they believe is in the best interests of the victim child. Usually, they believe that the child’s best interests include their being awarded temporary or permanent custody of the child. DSS may or may not agree.
It is an uphill fight...
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