They need to get away from her.

"The aunt won't let her use anyone but her. "

This lady sounds like a controlling crazy abusive lady. They need to get away from her ASAP.

No matter what handicapps they have - they  are employed and supporting themselves. It does not matter that they have low skill level jobs. This Aunt has no right to do what she is doing to them.

If they break ties with her - they Aunt may call CPS & try to wreck havoc on them.

*I* think they should get a restraining order or take some type of legal action. First thing I would do is meet with the school and let them know the Aunt is not allowed to pick up the children.

Second thing - If it's difficult for them to write, purchase a small tape recorder. Have them record the things the Aunt has done for documentation of it.

If the Aunt retaliates by calling CPS they can show it's exactly that - retaliation. Make sure the home is clean, in order, ect. Maybe you can help them make it extra clean and be prepared in case the Aunt calls.  Also they need to have a list of references to give to CPS who will "verify" their story. Type out a list of relatives names (like yourself, clergy, other relatives who will vouch for them.) If CPS knocks, tell them to call you  ASAP and you can come over and meet with the caseworker.

The school calling that is a different story. I homeschool and have no idea how it works. I've heard the caseworkers will interview the children at the school though and then go to the parents home a few days later.

• If the school tells you to go to parenting classes - concerned
  • Do they by any chance have a social worker you... - M.A.
  • parenting class . . . - anon
  • Normally, this would be something I would try to stay out of, but (sm) - mtintx
  • They need to get away from her. - sm
    • Trouble is. - She has been doing that for so long
      • Yikes. - MT in MT
        • I am in hopes to call CPS - and hopefully they will not find out.
          • CPS won't tell. - MT in MT
            • CPS does tell if lawyer gets involved. have had every detail given to me before sm - wrong
              • I have already done it. - OP

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