When I asked the psychiatric hospital about not picking youngest up (the times they discharged her with NO notice, and called me to come pick her up), they told me I would be charged with parental abandonment. I was told "off the record," however, by her Children Services Board (CSB) in-home therapist, that sometimes parents have to go that route to get their kids help. Janna's scenario is about right, they'd put him into foster care for the time being.
I don't think you have anything to lose at this point by going ahead and submitting your chins request with your letter. I know you must be absolutely exhausted. I will say that in-home *therapeutic* services would likely come from Children Services Board (CSB) or a contracted provider, if you are granted those. But I absolutely understand your concern about the court viewing it a different way. You just have to hope and pray that someone's brian finally *clicks* on the mental health piece.
Rest. Get a good night's sleep, if you can. No decisions need to be made tonight. If you are a believer, do your best to "let go and let God." Perhaps in the morning, things will look better, even if only slightly.
Lots of us here are praying for you. We know you're doing everything you can.
