Tell CPS Secretary Shevaun Harris: Audit DCFS

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    Tell CPS Secretary Shevaun Harris: Audit DCFS

    After a months-long battle with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Syesha Mercado and Tyrone Deener won! In early October, they were reunited with their eldest child, Amen'Ra. 

    Thanks to their zealous legal defense, public outcry, and perseverance of their friends, family, and community Amen'Ra was returned home earlier last month. While we are overjoyed that Amen'Ra and Ast are is home, the fight isn't over. 

    Black families are still suffering at the hands of the family policing system. Getting Amen’Ra home was just the first step. Join us as we demand CPS Secretary Shevaun Harris issue an audit on the practices of the entire Florida Department of Children and Families (DCFS). It's time for answers. Countless families like Syesha's have suffered irreparable harm and damage to their livelihoods and reputations because of baseless DCFS allegations.  

    That’s why we’re calling on Florida CPS Secretary Shevaun Harris to intervene. Secretary Harris has the power to shed light on the deeper issues running rampant in DCFS and put a stop to them.

    Black families are suffering at the hands of the family policing system. Getting Amen’Ra home was just the first step. Join us as we demand CPS Secretary Shevaun Harris issue an audit on the practices of the entire Florida Department of Children and Families (DCFS). It's time we get answers. Countless families like Syesha's have suffered irreparable harm and damage to their livelihoods and reputations because of baseless DCFS allegations.  

    Sign the petition. Demand CPS Secretary Shevaun Harris acts NOW. 

     

    See letter that will be sent to Secretary Shevaun Harris:  

    Here is the Petition:

    It took more than six months for Amen’Ra to be reunited with his loved ones because of the baseless allegations of Dr. Sally Smith and the ruthless investigation and removal by the Pinellas County Police department. 

    This family has endured a trauma that can never be undone. Syesha Mercado and her partner Tyrone were forced to go months without being able to show the love and care that every parent hopes to extend to a newborn or infant child. The Manatee Child Protective Services stole that from them needlessly, and the fact is there are countless cases similar to this family. 

    We’re looking at you to prioritize the safety and wellbeing of our communities. It starts with issuing an audit on the practices of the entire Florida Department of Children and Families. The time to act is NOW.