I would strongly suggest that you stay out of it unless you want to see these children split up and sent to foster care. Once the DHR infiltrates their lives, nothing will be the same. I agree with Larry. If you feel there must be some kind of intervention, then take the children somewhere, buy them things, play with them, talk to them, but don't cross a boundary you cannot return from.

While I realize that neglect is a terrible, terrible thing...that's once area where you can make a difference.

Unless you live among them daily, you do not have all the facts. Don't assume you do...it could lead to steps that are irreversible. For the children's sake, don't do it!

I have lots of friends who grew up in foster homes and they were physically and mentally abused. LOTS. I urge you to think it over.