This post and the comments read like a horror story. Here in South Africa, I always thought our "care" system as ineffective. I will fully admit to attempting to have my brother-in-laws kids removed, as they are subjected to extreme neglect and most likely abuse. All my attempts were unsuccessful.
BUT I have a close friend who was subjected to 3 months of traumatic investigations as her sister had reported her of being neglectful because the sister wanted to control the kids very substantial trust funds.
In the first case, money was a factor. In the second case, it was very much a factor.
Mmmmm!!!!!