From Deseret News archives:
Judge in FLDS case peppers CPS with questions
But mothers whose children are over 12 months will have to be separated, according to the judge.
The decision came during a briefing between the judge and Texas child-welfare authorities.
Lawyers for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services said that officials relocated 111 children on Tuesday. "All arrived safely at their destinations and are making adjustments and doing well so far," said attorney Gary Banks.
The state's Child Protective Services said its plan was to separate mothers from their children when they began placing the rest of the children who are still inside the San Angelo Coliseum. But Judge Barbara Walther said she would prefer that the 18 girls with infants would not be separated.
Mothers who are still nursing children over 12 months may be placed in an emergency shelter where they could provide breast milk for their children.
"No one wants to see children separated from their parents," the judge said.
Throughout the hearing the judge peppered CPS with questions about the conditions for the children once they are placed in foster care.
"It might be down the road, they would be integrated into the school system but that is not the plan right now because there may be a little bit of culture shock," Banks said.
The judge also asked if CPS could provide clothing that meets the unique aspects of the FLDS Church. Girls wear long prairie-style dresses and boys wear long-sleeved shirts.
"We think that is something that needs to happen because it is a big part of who they are," said Banks.
The judge also inquired about eventually placing the children with family members outside Texas. "The courts want to be very cautious in placement outside the state of Texas," Walther said.
Several FLDS members attended the briefing. One woman sat outside on a bench, talking with an attorney and looking visibly upset.
Willie Jessop, an FLDS member, left the courthouse. He also was visibly upset.
"My reaction is: Do unto others as you would like done unto yourself."
If this "is how your children should be treated ... I guess this is a great day."
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