VANECIA 'Feather' GONZALES - 2 yo - Fort Collins CO

Missing child, 2, sought in Larimer County


By The Denver Post
Posted: 08/09/2011 06:31:41 PM MDT
Updated: 08/09/2011 06:56:26 PM MDT


Vanessa Gonzales and her daughter Vanecia

Authorities in Larimer County are looking for a 2-year-old girl who might have been
abducted by her mother, who lost custody of the child in February.

Vanecia "Feather" Gonzales was staying with other family members in
Fort Collins until she was taken by her mother, Vanessa Gonzales, 28, of
Fort Collins on Friday. Gonzales also uses the last name Ferda.

The family has not heard from them since.

"It is believed that Vanessa may still be in the area, possibly
staying in a hotel or in an RV with an unknown male," the Larimer County
Sheriff's Office stated this afternoon.

The agency added, "Family members and authorities are worried for the child's safety.

Gonzales has been arrested a number of times, including a February
arrest on a pending theft charge, records show. In April she was
sentenced to two years of probation after she pleaded guilty to
third-degree assault after originally being charged with assault on a
peace officer in Larimer County.

In 2004, Gonzales was sentenced to 20 days in jail and two years
probation after pleading guilty to felony drug possession. Her original
charges included child abuse.

In 2002, she served 14 days in jail and received a 54-day suspended
sentence and 18 months on probation in a plea deal on charges that
originally included child abuse, underage drinking, driving under the
influence and driving the wrong way on a one-way street, court records show.

Records also show she was evicted from her Fort Collins apartment last October.

Anyone with information on the Gonzaleses' whereabouts can call the Larimer County Sheriff's Office at 970-416-1985.


http://www.denverpost.com/breakingnews/ci_18648670

Excuse me while I have a bit of a rant, but when I read about these sort of cases so often it just frustrates me to hell.
Never mind that this stupid 'mother' lost custody in February. That was 2 years too late. Why did the authorities, doctors, other family members, let a woman who is into drugs, stealing and child abuse, take that baby home from the hospital when she was born? Getting pregnant was part of this woman's dysfunctional life and irresponsibility, and she was not fit to be a parent in the first place.
A lot of damage can be done to a child's psych in the all important first 3 years while their brain is growing and forming.
WE NEED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DYSFUNCTION

Rant over. TIA

News Release

Missing Two-Year-Old Girl

Department: Sheriff
Release Date: Aug 10, 2011

Contact Information:

Larimer County Sheriff's Office
Nick Christensen, Executive Officer





On August 9, 2011, the Larimer County Sheriff's Office was advised of
a missing 2 year old girl, VANECIA "FEATHER" GONZALES, DOB: 090908 (see
picture of her with her mother attached). The circumstances are as
follows:
On February 10, 2011, the District Court in Colorado's 8th Judicial
District issued an order which stated that VANESSA GONZALES (aka
FERDA), DOB: 120482 was to be allowed only supervised visits with her 2
year old daughter, FEATHER. Temporary custody of FEATHER had been
awarded to another family member who could provide her a safe
environment.

On August 5, 2011, VANESSA GONZALES is believed to have taken
FEATHER from the home in which she was placed in northwest Fort Collins
and has not been seen and has not contacted family members since. Family
members and authorities are worried for the child's safety.

It is believed that VANESSA may still be in the area, possibly staying in a hotel or in an RV with an unknown male.
The Larimer County Sheriff's Office is looking for assistance from
the public in our attempt to locate VANECIA "FEATHER" GONZALES to
determine her safety.

Anyone with information concerning her whereabouts or those of the
aforementioned individuals or vehicle is encouraged to contact the
Larimer County Sheriff's Office at 970-416-1985.
http://www.co.larimer.co.us/news/newsDetail.cfm?id=1141

Missing 2-Year-Old Found Safe In Wyoming

Officials: Mother, Boyfriend Detained

UPDATED: 5:16 pm MDT August 10, 2011

FORT COLLINS, Colo. -- Larimer County sheriff’s deputies said a missing 2-year-old girl has been found safe in Wyoming.Vanecia
“Feather” Gonzales was located in Rock Springs, Wyo. She was last seen
at a home in northwest Fort Collins, where she had been living with
family members since they were granted temporary custody in February.Officials said family members believe the girl’s mother, Vanessa, took her from the home.

Authorities said the girl's mother and boyfriend were taken into custody in Rock Springs.Family reported Feather missing on Aug. 9. They told law enforcement they were concerned for her safety.Based on a court order, Gonzales was only allowed supervised visits with her daughter.The
Denver Post reported that Vanessa Gonzales has been arrested a number
of times on charges including child abuse, assault and drug possession.Officials said they did not issue an Amber Alert because they did not have a concern of serious bodily injury or death.

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/28824720/detail.html

kiwimom wrote:Excuse me while I have a bit of a rant, but when I read about these sort of cases so often it just frustrates me to hell.
Never mind that this stupid 'mother' lost custody in February. That was 2 years too late. Why did the authorities, doctors, other family members, let a woman who is into drugs, stealing and child abuse, take that baby home from the hospital when she was born? Getting pregnant was part of this woman's dysfunctional life and irresponsibility, and she was not fit to be a parent in the first place.
A lot of damage can be done to a child's psych in the all important first 3 years while their brain is growing and forming.
WE NEED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DYSFUNCTION

Rant over. TIA

Kiwi, you said it all.

Now that she has been found we need to wonder if she will survive. DCF doesn;t seen to care too much for these precious children.

twinkletoes wrote:

kiwimom wrote:Excuse me while I have a bit of a rant, but when I read about these sort of cases so often it just frustrates me to hell.
Never mind that this stupid 'mother' lost custody in February. That was 2 years too late. Why did the authorities, doctors, other family members, let a woman who is into drugs, stealing and child abuse, take that baby home from the hospital when she was born? Getting pregnant was part of this woman's dysfunctional life and irresponsibility, and she was not fit to be a parent in the first place.
A lot of damage can be done to a child's psych in the all important first 3 years while their brain is growing and forming.
WE NEED TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF DYSFUNCTION

Rant over. TIA

Kiwi, you said it all.

Now that she has been found we need to wonder if she will survive. DCF doesn;t seen to care too much for these precious children.

I hope she is not placed back with the family members who were trusted with Vanecia's care. They waited four days to report her missing! Obviously they worried more about getting the mother into trouble than they cared about Vanecia's safety.