Garnell Hill has never been accused of abusing or neglecting his son, but has spent years trying to get custody. On Thursday, a Durham judge punted an adoption decision til next year.
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A Father Relocated to NC to Care For His Son Who Has been with Foster Families for Five Years. Now Durham County Wants to Put the Boy Up for Adoption.
Garnell Hill has never been accused of abuse or neglect. After two years of fighting, he’s still trying to bring his son home.
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A Mother Lost Both Her Children to Durham’s Department of Social Services. She Didn’t Stand a Chance Against NC’s Child Welfare System.
Jatoia Potts lost both her children because she couldn’t explain her baby’s injuries. She’s still fighting to get them back with her family.
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When a Durham Mother Fled an Abusive Partner, the County Took Her Children Away—And She Almost Lost Them Forever
This is the first of a three-part series from The Assembly and WBTV investigating a state child welfare system that wields enormous power with little accountability.