“Help save my child from a corrupt system,” says father

Latest

Grady Smith, the father whose son has been abused, and who is demanding the Georgia DFCS save his son, is on the right.
PHOTO/AVIS CREWS

 
Georgia’s Department of Family and Child Services (DFCS) web site states: “Child Protective Services staff investigates reports of child abuse or neglect and provides services to protect the child and strengthen the family Every child needs to be treasured, protected and nurtured. Unfortunately, some parents can’t—or won’t—care for their children. When they neglect or abuse them, someone must step in to ensure the children’s safety.” That’s the job of DFCS, along with the police and the courts.
Over 100 children are killed or die in Georgia DFCS custody yearly according to the SCLC. Georgia ranks sixth in child abuse that leads to death. Seventy percent of children in DFCS care are in prison by age 23. Child Protective Services, along with the police and courts, fail to protect the most vulnerable children.
Grady Smith, father of Ryan, says this is unacceptable. “It’s been almost three years now since my son revealed to his licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and myself of the abuse and molestation he endured with evidence. He has never been rescued from the perpetrators and is still living with them in a harmful environment because of DFCS. According to his LPC he is at risk of being abused and molested again and could end up dead if not removed. Until Newton County is forced to do the right thing and remove him instead of pretending child abuse never happened so they’re not held accountable for knowingly failing my child when we called on them to help protect him and they did not, he is still at risk. Please help to save my child from his perpetrators and a corrupt system.”
Grady Smith can be reached at gradybr98924@gmail.com/

+ Articles by this author

The People’s Tribune opens its pages to voices of the movement for change. Our articles are written by individuals or organizations, along with our own reporting. Bylined articles reflect the views of the authors. Articles entitled “From the Editors” reflect the views of the editorial board. Please credit the source when sharing: peoplestribune.orgPlease donate to help us keep bringing you voices of the movement for change. Click here. We’re all volunteer, no paid staff. The People’s Tribune is a 501C4 organization.

1 COMMENT

  1. I do not know the reason this began, but from my experience here in Berrien County Michigan I recognize that a government agency has power over personal and/or family religion that can destroy the entire family from an insignificant or totally false accusation.
    United States of America and its states are losing the meaning of our constitution. Our government is designed to support freedom and independence.
    (From a false accusation a college student was forced to sign, I was put in jail twice just for taking there another college student who was sent by that college to live in my house. Without that transportation he would miss classes and fail the course. I made no profits, did nothing wrong!)

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Featured

Fears Over the Future of DACA

Processing delays are affecting both the livelihoods of DACA recipients and the communities they live in. And, a recent court decision has made it easier to deport those with DACA status.

Outrage Mounts at Assaults of Journalists and Hunger Strikers at Delaney Hall

Photojournalists covering the protests outside the Delaney Hall immigration jail in New Jersey say they have been deliberately targeted for assault by ICE agents and police — with at least 42 assaults and five instances of officers damaging journalists’ equipment.

Democracy Shouldn’t Be a Luxury

A democracy should want every eligible person to vote. Given the attack on voting rights, including the attack on the mail in ballot, working class people may find it difficult to vote. The right to vote belongs to the American people, not parties.

‘Kids Under Fire:’ Journalist Dedicates Emmy to Journalists Killed by Israel

Journalist John Rushing accepts the award for "Outstanding War or Violence Conflict Coverage" at the 2026 News Emmys for the Al Jazeera film "Kids Under Fire" with a powerful speech dedicated to the journalists killed by Israel in Gaza.

ICE Violence Escalates at Newark’s GEO-Run Jail, Delaney Hall

Protests have been going on outside the Newark, NJ, ICE jail known as Delaney Hall, where hundreds of detained immigrants have been on a hunger and labor strike for a week demanding their immediate release.

More from the People's Tribune