In my experience, working with Heather Milligan in San Diego was one of the most traumatic periods of my life as a parent. She was appointed by the court to be involved with my son's case. I repeatedly raised concerns for my child's safety and well-being, but I felt ignored and dismissed which ultimately ended with the other parent severely injuring my child according to forensic CPS investigation findings.
Based on her recommendations, my son -- who was in treatment for mental-health reasons and had not committed any crimes nor posed a danger to anyone -- was placed in a residential facility against my wishing although I felt coerced into complying with the placement. There, he was housed alongside much older troubled teens (some up to 18 years old) and was cut off from his family support. Over the course of two years, I was only allowed to see my son on six days. I feel this placement stole a large part of his childhood.
Throughout this process, I personally experienced Ms. Milligan as unresponsive and, at many times, punitive when I disagreed with her. Before the largest hearing of my case she contacted my son's psychiatrist and got her to change her recommendations an hour before our hearing. In my view, her handling of my son's case caused devastating consequences for our family.
I have postponed waiting until my child was over 18 to post any review of her because I feel there is no limits to the malicious character of her that I have experienced, in my opinion.
This is my personal experience and opinion, which I share so that other parents can be aware of how our case was handled.
I would do everything in my power to prevent my child from ever having contact with her.
My son did finally come home to my custody after two years. read more