Concern for child well being

Howdy everybody, idk a good & safe place to ask about this so I'm doing it here. My sister has 4 kids, between 3 different dads. She's never been a very good mom really, she's very volatile. Her kids model her behavior, aggressive and crass. That's just trashy, but my concern is what they're exposed to. These kids are regularly consuming R rated content instead of growing up on children's content. Their mom has sex with them awake in the same room. They model various sex acts on each other and try to encourage other people and pets to participate. They are ages 3, 4, 8, and 13 I think. 8yo has Down Syndrome. Mom's relationships are unstable and unhealthy. She herself says she likes how they are toxic. I don't want to detail these parts too much here but this is leading into an unstable home as well and they may potentially even have to move in with our own parents soon. Is there anything that can (or should) be done legally? I want to help those kids so badly, but I don't think that there's anything I can do. Possibly relevant, sister and I do not and have never had a good relationship.

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Don’t know where you are but if in the states, each state has a department of children’s affairs. Different name in different states. You can report these things. Especially sex in the same room as awake child. It may take more than one report before they do anything. Many departments are overwhelmed with reports and must prioritize physical danger. I’m so sorry you and they are dealing with this. You may also reach out to their school just to ask for resources.

I’m not familiar with the social resources available. I’m hoping some social workers can chime in for you. But wanted to say, sorry that you’re having to witness that. We appreciate you thinking of your nieces/nephews safety! I hope it gets better and/or you’re able to find a path to help them.

You need to contact child protective services. ASAP Google “how to file a cps report in (insert your state)” it should pop up. If you tell me your state I can post the link for you! This is the 24hr hotline. 800-252-2873 This is a very very unsafe environment. You are doing the right thing by reporting this even though it can be scary.

Honestly the best thing for them is to have them far away from your sisters wether thats with your parents or from cps getting involved..this is just sad :(

I would contact DCFS (the Department of Child and Family services) also known as CPS (Child protective services) AB’s let them know what is going on, that you’d like to remain anonymous, but you fear for the safety and wellbeing of the children.

Another option that may get faster results (simply due to how overwhelmed the cps system tends to be) is to call the police department and request a welfare check on your sister and her children.

Please report this to CPS. I don’t even know what else to say. Those poor kids 😟

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