Mom Arrested For Drug Deal With Kids In The Car - Faces Termination At CPS Hearing

Описание: In this intense Child Protective Services termination hearing, Jacqueline Franco testifies via video from Woodman State Jail as the court decides whether to permanently terminate her parental rights to her three children: Milliana (7), Marisella (6), and Amory (4).

THE CASE:
Jacqueline was arrested for manufacturing and delivery of fentanyl after making a drug deal with all three children in the car. She left the kids in the vehicle with her boyfriend while conducting the transaction, leading to an emergency CPS removal that same night.


KEY MOMENTS:

Mom testifies from jail about her fentanyl addiction and the night of her arrest
Department reveals mom is serving a 10-year sentence with parole eligibility in 2030
Emotional testimony: "I love them more than life and I made a mistake"
Children currently placed with paternal aunt Christina Davidson
Mom completed parenting classes and recovery programs while incarcerated
No contact order already in place with biological father Jose Martinez
Alleged father Ben Vanloo signed waiver of interest - wants nothing to do with case


TIMELINE:

March 2025: Arrest and removal
10-year TDCJ sentence for manufacturing/delivery of fentanyl
1-year sentence for probation violation on prior controlled substance charge
Parole eligibility: March 2030 (4+ years away)
Projected release: March 2035 (9 years away)


THE DILEMMA:
The court must decide: Should these young children wait 4-9 years in temporary placement hoping their mother gets released, or should they receive permanency through adoption with their current caregiver who wants to adopt them?
Mom argues she's working all available programs in prison and deserves a chance to prove herself. The department argues the children need stability and permanency now, not years from now.


WHAT MAKES THIS CASE UNIQUE:

Mom had open CPS case and was on probation at time of arrest
Drug deal occurred with fentanyl pills hidden "under the hood" of car
Multiple family members offered as placement options but had disqualifying criminal history
Sister Marina had been helping care for kids during mom's active addiction
Kids are thriving in current placement with paternal aunt
Mom has been unable to contact or visit children since incarceration


FEATURED IN THIS HEARING:

Judge Baker presiding
CPS Investigator Emily Braden
St. Francis Ministries Case Worker Corey Mills
Kinship Placement Christina Davidson (paternal aunt)
Mother Jacqueline Franco (testifying from Woodman State Jail)


⚖️ COURT PARTICIPANTS:

Department of Family and Protective Services (Petitioner)
Mother's Attorney: Miss Archer
Father's Attorney: Mr. Novak (Jose Martinez)
Guardian Ad Litem: Miss Zavala


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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Opening & CPS Investigation Testimony
15:30 - Case Worker Explains Family Plan Requirements
28:45 - Paternal Aunt Testifies About Placement
32:10 - Mother's Testimony Begins From Jail
45:20 - Cross-Examination: The Night of the Drug Deal
58:15 - Mom's Emotional Plea: "I Love Them More Than Life"
1:05:40 - Department's Argument For Termination
1:12:30 - Final Arguments & Court Discussion


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