@snarf she wouldn't be an accomplice. Plenty of people know about abuse whether it be a child or a spouse and chose not to because they feel it's not their place. They're not held responsible, but they have to live with the guilt.

Great job op, pls keep us updated,I'm worried about that poor boy.

I am going to report it. I would feel awful if something were to happen to the child because of the parents and me not reporting it. I am working on getting the info of the family to call and do it.

OP do you need the number to your city/state CPS?

Also choosing not to would not make her accomplice. OP is not a mandated reported (from what is appears) so she is not legally obligated to report what she heard second hand occurred. Even f she witnessed it she is not legally obligated. Morally? Well that depends on her.

In the state of CA you can call anonymously. Also from what I remember from my MSW courses I believe it is actually a Federal Mandate to allow anonymity for all callers except Mandated Reporters.

I know. And I'm saying choosing not to would make her an accomplice. Are you trying to disagree just for the sake of disagreeing?

OP, I've reported someone online before and kept it anonymous. They require a lot of information about the other people though. Information you may not have unless you personally know them. It may be easier to call and explain the situation to an actual person. Regardless of if your state requires you to give your name, you can opt to not have it put on the actual report.

How awful. ? Where I live (WV) you can call anonymously. I'm not sure how other the other states CPS operates.

@snarf no she's not? She literally said in her OP that's she's going to call and report it.

I think it does. OP is admitting tk knowingly not reporting child abuse and forcing a child to ingest alcohol knowing that it's a harm to their health.

Yes make a report and you can do it anonymously.

@snarf no it does not. But she should definitely say something.

ETA: I take that back here in CA you have to give your name but they can not report who they received the information from.

At this point, technically if something happens to the baby, doesn't this make you an accomplice?

Please call, the liquor can kill the baby. Liver damage, dehydration and development problems.

Oh wow poor child. ?

Pls call and keep us updated.

Found to have thc***

I'd call the police in that case. They are mandated reporters and will call CPS themselves. If the baby is found to have the in it's system (which it probably does have) or alcohol at all, you did the right thing.

@Glen:

Nope.

Please call! I feel so bad for him!

Call call!

Oh my god please call. Honestly I'd call the police and tell them to test the blood alcohol content of that poor baby

Just call, they'll ask for your name but just say you want to remain anonymous. Have their address, phone number & names of everyone in the house written down.

Hershey are you seriously trying to justify giving a mentally challenged infant alcohol? Seriously?

This needs to be reported. You shouldn't care whether or not they know either. They could end up ruining his liver or giving him alcohol poisoning.

This needs to be reported for sure!!!

I don't know if she would. I didn't even want to tell her I called

To answer the question, you can do it online.

This reminds me of when my son was asking my dad for a taste of his wine. He said "You won't like it!" But my son insisted. My dad gave him a sip.

My dad also has people on his side of family that claimed to keep a baby alive? Maybe? With a washcloth dipped in wine (Italians) until they had something else.

My dad can remember his parents putting alcohol on a tooth that ached.

Sorry, I guess that was all pretty off topic. I guess it's just a contrast perspective.

I usually roll my eyes at most of the reasons ppl wanna call cps for on here but i do think this is a case that would be acceptable because that poor little baby is already a little sick and they wanna smoke weed in his mouth and give em liquor thats horrible god bless him i hope someone does the right thing

Oh dear God, please call RIGHT NOW. That poor poor baby.

You can always call anonymously. Is your Mom willing to have her information given as a collateral (since she actually saw this happen)?

Yes. Please call!! This is so sad.

Ya I'd definitely call!

All you would have to do is call, but dont give them your name.