Police said the DCF worker went to a home along Northwest Sixth Street, where Atkins had been staying, on April 8 with specific orders: "To remove five children that she believes needs to be removed from the mother's custody," said Miami-Dade Police Department spokesperson Kenia Reyes.
(Not seeing the words COURT order, just order...big difference. Also "That she believes"...Did the court believe the same and was that in writing?)
Atkins' aunt said the case worker grabbed Atkins first and she reacted. "She grabbed her, and however she grabbed her, I guess, that person just snaps, and that's what happened," said Shanquan Harris.
(If the worker laid her hands on the mother first, is that not assault, and then self defense on the mothers part?)
"There is a pick-up order for mom. We are concerned for their safety," added Valdes-Valle.
(This is not the same as an arrest warrant. So I feel there is more to this story or it would be an AW. MOO.)
According to sources, the mother was homeless and DCF wanted her to check into a homeless shelter, but the mother refused.
(Once again, they wanted her to, but there is no word that there is a court order on file ordering her to or lose her kids.)
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