A shocking transcript has surfaced online showing officers conducting a welfare check that turned into something straight out of a true crime docuseries. What starts as a simple visit to “make sure the kids are okay” quickly unravels into a tense, uneasy look at what’s happening inside a family home.
“We’re Just Making Sure You’re Okay”
Officers arrive at the home after multiple reports of children being left alone. They try to keep it calm — chatting with the kids, asking how school was, and checking if they know how to call for help.
“You guys aren’t in trouble — we’re just making sure you’re okay.”
One of the kids, barefoot and clearly used to the situation, shrugs it off.
“It’s alright… I find myself a hobby.”
Another mentions that their mom “hangs out with her boyfriend” after work and sometimes doesn’t come home until morning.
“She Leaves Them Alone”
Officers note several previous welfare calls at the same address, all for child neglect. This time, they say they’ve had multiple new reports from neighbors claiming the same thing — the kids are home alone, often at night.
“We’ve had multiple calls… random people, neighbors. It’s concerning. I’ve been here personally before — for child neglect.”
The officers even mention the older child, Christopher, being caught “running away” before.
The Confrontation with Mom
When the mother finally shows up — after nearly 45 minutes — the tension spikes. She insists she’s being a “responsible parent,” claiming she just works long hours and occasionally helps a friend with side jobs. The officers, however, aren’t convinced.
“I have to contact CYFD — that’s our policy. We’ve gotten too many reports.”
“So I can never leave my house again?”
“No, but I’m asking you to be a responsible parent.”
They demand to do a walk-through of the house, checking if the living spaces are safe and functional. One child reportedly sleeps on the couch; another in a room “without power.”
“That’s not great right now. There’s no power. He just stays in there to be alone.”
“I Don’t Want to Call CPS”
Throughout the clip, the officers tread the thin line between compassion and duty. They clearly don’t want to separate the family — but repeated reports, lack of supervision, and unsafe conditions push them toward calling child welfare services.
“My next concern… obviously Christopher’s upset because we’re here — and that’s fine.”
By the end, the mother seems overwhelmed, the kids confused, and the officers frustrated but restrained.
The Bigger Picture
This isn’t just a “welfare check.” It’s a glimpse into a cycle of neglect, burnout, and blurred responsibility. Each exchange — from the barefoot child to the frustrated officer — paints a picture of how fragile the line between “a tired working mom” and “a neglect case” can be.
If this recording is real, it raises haunting questions:
- How many warnings does it take before child welfare steps in?
- And when they finally do — is it already too late?
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