Update: my ex (winter and Noah’s father) is now incarcerated and has his next court date coming up.

Hi friends and family, I’m Stephanie and my kids are Winter, Noah and Melody. My kids were taken from me on January 14 , 2026 by DCFS (CPS) because of domestic violence in the home. They are punishing me as the victim of abuse. I am no longer in a relationship with the father of Winter & Noah. I ended the relationship and finally spoke out about the abuse when I called the cops to remove him from the home. This was dec 30, 2025.

I a not a perfect human being but I love my kids more than anything in the world; the abuse was always directed towards me and my children never witnessed it. They heard arguing and that is my biggest regret. This is my biggest life lesson that they were taken because I was a victim. I chose to end the abuse and leave him a little too late.

my children Winter and Noah have special needs. They have severe autism and are non verbal. They have very limited communication and I understand their needs best. They are in a foster home currently and I am worried about how they are being treated. I was always their caregiver since birth. They have never spent a night away from home until they were removed. melody is in good hands because she is with her dad and grandmother and I know she is safe. But she does belong home in her room with me and her siblings.

i am asking for help in hiring a private attorney for my court hearing on Tuesday to bring my children home. I love my kids more than anything in this world and I am being punished for believing someone could change. Someone that preyed on my forgiveness heart. I am no longer a weak minded individual: I am standing today strong to fight for my children winter Noah and melody to come home. Please help bring them home where they belong. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and soul!