DCS was dealing with the Wells family prior to SW going missing, but we really don't know exactly what prompted the removal of the boys. Such as, if SW had not gone missing, would the boys still be there? Would SW?
DW said the stress of the situation was causing the boys to fight (idk if he meant physically or just arguing, i got the impression it was arguing but they're kids) with each other. This is shortly after SW went missing, he said this in a TV interview.
I don't think online people or nosy people snooping exactly helped the homelife of this family, but i doubt the boys were taken over only that.
I hope the boys are doing okay.
If they go home, there will be a hearing before it (i'm pretty sure, because custody change). I think it is possible they will go home eventually (jmo, obviously, i don't know everything about this family).
I hope they get to spend a little time with their family for Thanksgiving, if that's appropriate.