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M.- Whether or not you can get "custody" or adopt the children in this situation will depend on a number of factors. It is hard to advise you of the options without knowing more. Normally, if there is a CPS removal of children, they have an obligation to try and work with the parents so the children can be placed back with them. However, if the parents do not comply with the recommendations of CPS, then CPS can try and terminate the parental rights and place the children. Often, family members are available and the children are placed with them. You can have a homestudy performed by a licensed social worker anytime (w/o permission). I do a lot of adoption/termination work, but without more info. it is hard to say what is going on.