[GreenLanternCorps]

Generally speaking no, but we really need to know more about the case.

What is the cause of the weight gain?

A 200 pound 8 year old is unusual. It could indicate a medical condition beyond the parents control. Or it could indicate neglect.

I have an 8 year old son. I would never want him taken from me, ever. But I can’t for the life of me figure out how any 8 year old could get to 200 pounds. That has to pose a severe health risk.

Without the medical file on this boy, it is difficult to know if this rises to the level of danger to the child.

[EBH]

The mother has been in treatment with the child for two years...so I am not sure this is completely neglect. I believe also that the hospital reported them to services two years ago and the state has been monitoring the situation ever since.

[PENANCE]

"Child Endangerment" is a crime. Prosecutable, defensible, appealable, with a judge and a jury, and with the presumption of innocence until guilt is proven.

Knowing that there are such criminal laws; what purpose does CPS serve ... in ANY case?

[rightly_dividing]

Great tag line.