We are working to get them back, but it has taken a long time, especially in view of the fact that we have't been able to visit or talk to the girls since they were taken. They have no idea why they were taken. This is abuse of children, making them wait an extraordinary, unreasonable amount of time to gain permanency. These children have been abused enough, then are abused by a system who is supposed to be looking out after their best interests. I am appalled at the lack of accountability the state agencies have.
Someone needs to make serious changes in the governmental agencies.
I was told by Governor Ryan's office that the Department of Children and Family Services is not accountable to anyone outside DCFS, not even the governor's office. We are working to get them back, but it has taken a long time, especially in view of the fact that we have't been able to visit or talk to the girls since they were taken. They have no idea why they were taken.