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This is a direct appeal to @RonDeSantis. You can save an innocent family in Florida.

URGENT: The Patterson Family Needs Immediate Help Michael and Tasha Patterson are at risk of permanently losing their children. Nearly four years ago, the state of Florida removed their medically fragile children based on a diagnosis of abuse that has since been widely challenged by medical experts. Since that time, multiple independent physicians, including a former Child Protection Team (CPT) doctor who previously worked within Florida’s own system, have reviewed the case and found that the children’s injuries are consistent with underlying medical conditions, not abuse. Despite this, Florida's Department of Children and Families (@MyFLFamilies) is actively moving forward with adoption. DCF leadership has acknowledged concerns in this case. Secretary Hatch publicly agreed to meet with a family advocate to review the evidence, but that meeting has still not taken place. This situation is now critical. Adoption is a permanent and irreversible decision. If it proceeds, Michael and Tasha may lose their children forever, regardless of what medical evidence continues to emerge. They are not asking for special treatment. They are asking for a fair and thorough review of the medical evidence before a life altering decision is made. We are urgently calling on Florida DCF to: Honor its commitment to review this case Meet immediately with the Patterson family’s advocate and counsel Fully and objectively consider the independent medical findings Pause all adoption proceedings until this review is completed A decision of this magnitude must be made based on complete and accurate information, not while serious medical concerns remain unresolved.

URGENT: The Patterson Family Needs Immediate Help Michael and Tasha Patterson are at risk of permanently losing their children. Nearly four years ago, the state of Florida removed their medically fragile children based on a diagnosis of abuse that has since been widely challenged by medical experts. Since that time, multiple independent physicians, including a former Child Protection Team (CPT) doctor who previously worked within Florida’s own system, have reviewed the case and found that the children’s injuries are consistent with underlying medical conditions, not abuse. Despite this, Florida's Department of Children and Families (@MyFLFamilies) is actively moving forward with adoption. DCF leadership has acknowledged concerns in this case. Secretary Hatch publicly agreed to meet with a family advocate to review the evidence, but that meeting has still not taken place. This situation is now critical. Adoption is a permanent and irreversible decision. If it proceeds, Michael and Tasha may lose their children forever, regardless of what medical evidence continues to emerge. They are not asking for special treatment. They are asking for a fair and thorough review of the medical evidence before a life altering decision is made. We are urgently calling on Florida DCF to: Honor its commitment to review this case Meet immediately with the Patterson family’s advocate and counsel Fully and objectively consider the independent medical findings Pause all adoption proceedings until this review is completed A decision of this magnitude must be made based on complete and accurate information, not while serious medical concerns remain unresolved.

URGENT: The Patterson Family Needs Immediate Help Michael and Tasha Patterson are at risk of permanently losing their children. Nearly four years ago, the state of Florida removed their medically fragile children based on a diagnosis of abuse that has since been widely challenged by medical experts. Since that time, multiple independent physicians, including a former Child Protection Team (CPT) doctor who previously worked within Florida’s own system, have reviewed the case and found that the children’s injuries are consistent with underlying medical conditions, not abuse. Despite this, Florida's Department of Children and Families (@MyFLFamilies) is actively moving forward with adoption. DCF leadership has acknowledged concerns in this case. Secretary Hatch publicly agreed to meet with a family advocate to review the evidence, but that meeting has still not taken place. This situation is now critical. Adoption is a permanent and irreversible decision. If it proceeds, Michael and Tasha may lose their children forever, regardless of what medical evidence continues to emerge. They are not asking for special treatment. They are asking for a fair and thorough review of the medical evidence before a life altering decision is made. We are urgently calling on Florida DCF to: Honor its commitment to review this case Meet immediately with the Patterson family’s advocate and counsel Fully and objectively consider the independent medical findings Pause all adoption proceedings until this review is completed A decision of this magnitude must be made based on complete and accurate information, not while serious medical concerns remain unresolved.