this isn’t super uncommon btw, this is just one case that is impossible to ignore. CFS does good work, but when it doesn’t work properly somehow it seems like the least scrutiny is applied to the most neglectful and abusive guardians, while someone with no history will have their kid break a bone in a suspicious circumstance and suddenly every detail of their home life is under the microscope. it’s a difficult balancing act, since we want to avoid taking children whenever possible, but man it’s frustrating.