
PLEASE Help Get Precious Devyn Home
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Hi. We are Team Devyn….3 ladies who are desperately trying to help a family in dire need of help. We are Lisa, Laura, and Sydney. Lisa wrote our narrative…...Thank you for reading!!!!!!
I am writing on behalf of my dear friends (although we consider each other family) Jasmine and Dustin. They desperately need attorneys to bring their baby girl, Devyn home.
Their story is heartbreaking, but it's not too late. However, if we don't get attorneys for them, they may lose their parental rights. For absolutely no reason.
I have witnessed the most unjust, barbaric, cold, shameful and criminal situation, and we desperately want to help them. But more important is baby Devyn’s welfare. She just has to reunite with her loving and beautiful parents.
Baby Devyn was born 4 and a half months ago, on January 24, 2018. She was perfect....very healthy, even after a very long, hard labor and birth. She responded right away to her daddy’s voice and latched on to her mommy to breastfeed immediately when they first put her on Jasmine’s chest. She stared lovingly at her mommy and daddy. It was beautiful. That precious moment every parent cherishes.

I was there 30 years ago and witnessed Jasmine’s entry into the world. And I love her with the same protective deep love I have for my own child. Jasmine is my heart. She is the most loving, positive beautiful young lady.
I will try to summarize the 5 months of hell they have experienced. The bottom line is their precious baby girl, who clearly was bonded with mommy and daddy, was ILLEGALLY and UNJUSTLY detained (removed) from her parents 3 weeks after her birth.
There was no real hearing, just a social worker’s report which was full of lies, and clearly personal. She did no investigation. She recommended the judge remove their baby and put her in a strange home. That’s exactly what occurred. That detention hearing lasted a few minutes. Neither parent was allowed to speak. Before the hearing, they literally had 5 minutes to read the 20-page report, and confer with their “appointed attorneys,” both of whom cared more about getting the hearing done than this family’s constitutional civil rights.
Not one attorney, judge or social worker bothered to inform the parents of their rights, during this process. The time to contest that detainment is long passed. Jasmine and Dustin implored the attorneys to fight that day. They steadfastly reported to them the social worker ’s report was incorrect, full of lies and inconsistencies. They said all can be proven as lies in 5 minutes. No. One. Listened. Or cared. Or fought for them.The attorneys repeatedly said, “Today is not the day for that.” They said “ That day’ will come later. So, without any type of due process, the judge ordered Devyn into foster care, immediately. (even though there were SEVERAL other options for her to be placed with family - which the law requires when possible). Those LAWS and their rights were ignored and Devyn was detained and placed with strangers. 
It was the most callous and barbaric and cruel situation I have ever seen in my life. I still am shocked. It's a horrible nightmare that should never happen to any family in the United States. Since that detention, we have found that this is the norm in Contra Costa County, and all across our country. It all comes down to the money they receive every time a child is placed in foster care.


I won't go into every detail of their case. I don’t want to jeopardize their case. I will just say they have been ignored, lied to, disrespected, and treated like criminals. The FALSE allegations aren’t even criminal, and neither parent has ANY criminal history. They continue to be disrespected repeatedly by ALL parties involved. They haven't been given an ounce of compassion. They have been personally judged and wrongly accused. Despite evidence to prove they have NO JUSTIFICATION for it, by law, Devyn remains in foster care, and sadly, it is affecting her relationship and bonding with her parents.

CPS workers claim they are keeping the baby safe but what they're actually doing is ruining the life this family is entitled to. And, many studies show that infants can be affected for the rest of their lives by some of the actions taken by CPS. And it is ILLEGAL! And immoral.
Devyn never was in danger with her parents, and by law, these parents deserve due process and representation by real attorneys who are willing to bring the law into the courtroom and not just go along with the corrupt system in place in Contra Costa County.

CPS social workers have JUST AS MUCH authority as police officers do. They have authority to take the freedom away from children, disregarding the parental rights! And from what we have seen, they don’t even have to justify their reasons or confirm allegations! Why aren't they held to standards police officers are held to?

I think it's also important to know that there are lawsuits against judges in Contra Costa County because of this rampant illegal corruption going on. There are non-profits committed to exposing the truth. There were over 100 protesters during one morning while we were at a hearing. Our judge’s name and face was on many signs. This county’s CPS is corrupt.
I pray we can hire these attorneys, and through them, we will bring serious attention to this corruption, and make sure we take part in stopping this from continuing. They are ready to step in as soon as we get a retainer.
Where is the compassion, understanding, dignity and respect that every human being deserves? Where is the respect for the laws? People are understandably afraid to go against social workers and judges because they have the authority to take your child away. Children are the most precious to us. Especially when they are newborns. We know this whole case is illegal, and grossly mishandled. We are determined. We are up for this fight. Our hours and hours of research and phone calls have uncovered some nasty truths.
We all, as taxpayers should be outraged. Numerous attorneys have confirmed that Dustin and Jasmine and Devyn have been treated with complete disregard for their rights. It can only be remedied with attorneys willing to throw the laws and Constitution directly at the judge. We now have the attorneys. We just need the retainer fee. I am convinced the parents will never have their baby girl unless we get representation before June 19.
This has to stop! Civil lawsuits are taken by contingency, no money to attorneys until settlement or trial ends. It is not the same for dependency hearings. Those attorneys are paid by the hour. So, as with criminal court, the people who don’t have extra thousands of dollars to hire lawyers, lose their children. One after the other........on and on.
A quick word about these loving parents. Jasmine is the sweetest individual I have ever known. She has a huge personality, so positive. She always sees the good in people. She's never judgmental of anyone and she is the most giving, loving, warm, sweet-natured young lady. Everyone falls in love with her. Somehow even through all of this she's able to remain positive. She would never hurt a soul. She is just a sweetheart. The first to come to your aid. She was so happy to be a mommy, and this is heartbreaking. But she has already done everything the court would ask of her and will continue to. Because she will do anything to get her baby back.
Dustin is just as kind and loving and non-judgemental. He is a musician/artist and is calm and reasonable. He is a giver, and like Jasmine, enjoys being around, and helping people. Dustin is very protective of his family and it's heartbreaking to watch his frustration because he has absolutely no control over this situation. I can't imagine how it must feel, as a man, to try to protect your family and be treated so poorly as if you are insignificant as the parent of this baby. He's handling it very well, as is Jasmine. They both are lovely people. They are both very giving, and generous. I pray, and I do feel their loving generous hearts will show and help will be returned on their behalf.
Thank you for listening to their story.

Please take time to read and share and donate to other CPS corruption cases here at GoFundMe. I read every one of them, and with tears the entire time. They all are heartbreaking. They all deserve prayers and support and donations and attention. My hope is that people become aware of this corrupt system in play all over the country, and some real changes are made. Again, please spread the word! Thank you.
Thank you again for taking the time to care about, and to support this family, by sending strength by prayer or otherwise. And by helping financially. The funds will go directly to the attorneys. We will certainly post updates, as they happen. If you have any questions or need clarification on anything, please just ask us.
Team Devyn sends a sincere thank you, thank you, thank you!
Love and peace to all who read their important story.
~Team Devyn Lisa, Laura, and Sydney
One more picture! Probably our favorite......
We wish a blessed day to all of you who took time out of your day to read our story.
I am writing on behalf of my dear friends (although we consider each other family) Jasmine and Dustin. They desperately need attorneys to bring their baby girl, Devyn home.
Their story is heartbreaking, but it's not too late. However, if we don't get attorneys for them, they may lose their parental rights. For absolutely no reason.
I have witnessed the most unjust, barbaric, cold, shameful and criminal situation, and we desperately want to help them. But more important is baby Devyn’s welfare. She just has to reunite with her loving and beautiful parents.
Baby Devyn was born 4 and a half months ago, on January 24, 2018. She was perfect....very healthy, even after a very long, hard labor and birth. She responded right away to her daddy’s voice and latched on to her mommy to breastfeed immediately when they first put her on Jasmine’s chest. She stared lovingly at her mommy and daddy. It was beautiful. That precious moment every parent cherishes.

I was there 30 years ago and witnessed Jasmine’s entry into the world. And I love her with the same protective deep love I have for my own child. Jasmine is my heart. She is the most loving, positive beautiful young lady.
I will try to summarize the 5 months of hell they have experienced. The bottom line is their precious baby girl, who clearly was bonded with mommy and daddy, was ILLEGALLY and UNJUSTLY detained (removed) from her parents 3 weeks after her birth.
There was no real hearing, just a social worker’s report which was full of lies, and clearly personal. She did no investigation. She recommended the judge remove their baby and put her in a strange home. That’s exactly what occurred. That detention hearing lasted a few minutes. Neither parent was allowed to speak. Before the hearing, they literally had 5 minutes to read the 20-page report, and confer with their “appointed attorneys,” both of whom cared more about getting the hearing done than this family’s constitutional civil rights.


It was the most callous and barbaric and cruel situation I have ever seen in my life. I still am shocked. It's a horrible nightmare that should never happen to any family in the United States. Since that detention, we have found that this is the norm in Contra Costa County, and all across our country. It all comes down to the money they receive every time a child is placed in foster care.


I won't go into every detail of their case. I don’t want to jeopardize their case. I will just say they have been ignored, lied to, disrespected, and treated like criminals. The FALSE allegations aren’t even criminal, and neither parent has ANY criminal history. They continue to be disrespected repeatedly by ALL parties involved. They haven't been given an ounce of compassion. They have been personally judged and wrongly accused. Despite evidence to prove they have NO JUSTIFICATION for it, by law, Devyn remains in foster care, and sadly, it is affecting her relationship and bonding with her parents.

CPS workers claim they are keeping the baby safe but what they're actually doing is ruining the life this family is entitled to. And, many studies show that infants can be affected for the rest of their lives by some of the actions taken by CPS. And it is ILLEGAL! And immoral.
Devyn never was in danger with her parents, and by law, these parents deserve due process and representation by real attorneys who are willing to bring the law into the courtroom and not just go along with the corrupt system in place in Contra Costa County.

CPS social workers have JUST AS MUCH authority as police officers do. They have authority to take the freedom away from children, disregarding the parental rights! And from what we have seen, they don’t even have to justify their reasons or confirm allegations! Why aren't they held to standards police officers are held to?

I think it's also important to know that there are lawsuits against judges in Contra Costa County because of this rampant illegal corruption going on. There are non-profits committed to exposing the truth. There were over 100 protesters during one morning while we were at a hearing. Our judge’s name and face was on many signs. This county’s CPS is corrupt.

Where is the compassion, understanding, dignity and respect that every human being deserves? Where is the respect for the laws? People are understandably afraid to go against social workers and judges because they have the authority to take your child away. Children are the most precious to us. Especially when they are newborns. We know this whole case is illegal, and grossly mishandled. We are determined. We are up for this fight. Our hours and hours of research and phone calls have uncovered some nasty truths.
We all, as taxpayers should be outraged. Numerous attorneys have confirmed that Dustin and Jasmine and Devyn have been treated with complete disregard for their rights. It can only be remedied with attorneys willing to throw the laws and Constitution directly at the judge. We now have the attorneys. We just need the retainer fee. I am convinced the parents will never have their baby girl unless we get representation before June 19.
This has to stop! Civil lawsuits are taken by contingency, no money to attorneys until settlement or trial ends. It is not the same for dependency hearings. Those attorneys are paid by the hour. So, as with criminal court, the people who don’t have extra thousands of dollars to hire lawyers, lose their children. One after the other........on and on.

Dustin is just as kind and loving and non-judgemental. He is a musician/artist and is calm and reasonable. He is a giver, and like Jasmine, enjoys being around, and helping people. Dustin is very protective of his family and it's heartbreaking to watch his frustration because he has absolutely no control over this situation. I can't imagine how it must feel, as a man, to try to protect your family and be treated so poorly as if you are insignificant as the parent of this baby. He's handling it very well, as is Jasmine. They both are lovely people. They are both very giving, and generous. I pray, and I do feel their loving generous hearts will show and help will be returned on their behalf.
Thank you for listening to their story.

Please take time to read and share and donate to other CPS corruption cases here at GoFundMe. I read every one of them, and with tears the entire time. They all are heartbreaking. They all deserve prayers and support and donations and attention. My hope is that people become aware of this corrupt system in play all over the country, and some real changes are made. Again, please spread the word! Thank you.
Thank you again for taking the time to care about, and to support this family, by sending strength by prayer or otherwise. And by helping financially. The funds will go directly to the attorneys. We will certainly post updates, as they happen. If you have any questions or need clarification on anything, please just ask us.
Team Devyn sends a sincere thank you, thank you, thank you!
Love and peace to all who read their important story.
~Team Devyn Lisa, Laura, and Sydney
One more picture! Probably our favorite......

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