Cyrus' Lullaby
Does Lucifer Run CPS?
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How old were you when you learned that
the "P" in CPS stands for "Procurement"?
Cyrus' Lullaby
[Verse 1]
They came at ten in the morning, badges shining like Sunday chrome
Said, “Ma’am, just sign, it’s only paperwork,” like they do in every home
My boy was laughing at the ceiling fan, milk still wet upon his chin
Now the ceiling’s cold and the walls are quiet, and the silence moved on in
[Pre-Chorus]
No bruise upon his body, no danger in our walls
But the doctor wrote a sentence and the gavel had to fall
[Chorus]
Sing low, sing slow, my Cyrus lullaby
They took my baby in the daylight, never told me why
Rock-a-bye in a stranger’s arms, under stranger skies
Sing low, sing slow, till the angels hear me cry
[Verse 2]
They offered him to foster care, not to grandma down the street
Said blood don’t count for nothing when the quota’s hard to meet
Seventy-two hours of testing, billing Medicaid by the hour
While they built a paper coffin for a mother’s dying flower
[Pre-Chorus]
They call it “best interest,” write it down in ink that never dries
While the judge cashes quiet checks with the devil in his eyes
[Chorus]
Sing low, sing slow, my Cyrus lullaby
They took my baby in the daylight, never told me why
Rock-a-bye in a stranger’s arms, under stranger skies
Sing low, sing slow, till the angels hear me cry
[Bridge – spoken, almost whispered]
Tell me, preacher, tell me lawyer, tell me anyone who’s left…
Does Lucifer run CPS?
Or did we just hand him the keys ourselves?
[Verse 3]
Four hundred thousand children lost inside this land of the free
Sixty percent come out broken, or they never come out at all, you see
From border towns to heartland farms, the harvest never sleeps
They reap where they never sowed, and the reaper never weeps
[Final Chorus – snare drum enters, voice cracks wide open]
Sing low, sing loud, let the whole damn world hear
They took my baby in the daylight, and they call it “welfare” here
If this is America the beautiful, then God shed some disgrace
They stole the only beautiful thing I’ll ever make
Sing low, sing loud, my Cyrus lullaby
They took my baby in the daylight…
Does Lucifer run CPS?
[Reprise / Final Verse – voice raw, almost shouting through tears, full band now quietly swells]
Some paid with their very lives to drag this truth into the light
Whistleblowers found in ditches, ruled a suicide that night
They silenced every warning bell, but the bell still cracks and cries
This story’s grown too big to bury, too loud to ever die
So sing low, sing loud, till every cradle’s safe tonight
Sing low, sing loud…
Till every stolen child comes home
[Outro – guitar and harmonica fade under distant children’s laughter that suddenly cuts to silence]
Rock-a-bye, my baby… rock-a-bye…
This piece was inspired by a viewing of Ryan Matta's powerful documentary, "Never in America." This moving work should be a wakeup call to every American family.
Overview of "Never in America"
A documentary by Ryan Matta
https://substack.com/@ryanmatta
"Never in America" is a hard-hitting investigative documentary directed and produced by Ryan Matta, an independent journalist known for his unflinching exposés on systemic corruption in child welfare and trafficking networks. Released on November 24, 2025, exclusively on X (formerly Twitter) before expanding to platforms like YouTube and BitChute, the two-hour film pulls back the curtain on Child Protective Services (CPS), framing it not as a benevolent guardian of vulnerable children, but as the "largest legally protected kidnapping network in the country." Matta, who has previously released documentaries like Operation Amber Alert and What is Treason? Trafficked, draws on eight months of fieldwork, whistleblower testimonies, and archival footage to argue that CPS operates as a quota-driven machine fueled by federal incentives, shielded by legal immunity, and intertwined with broader government-sponsored child exploitation. The film's title evokes a sense of national betrayal, underscoring how an agency meant to protect America's youth has allegedly become its greatest predator. Clocking in at approximately 120 minutes, it blends raw emotional narratives with policy breakdowns, aiming to shock viewers into action while highlighting glimmers of hope amid the horror.
Introduction and Thesis
The documentary opens with a stark prologue narrated by Matta himself, setting a tone of urgency and disbelief: "What if the very agency sworn to protect America’s most vulnerable children became the largest legally protected kidnapping network in the country?" He positions CPS as a facade—sold to the public since its inception under the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) of 1997 as a shield against abuse, but in reality, a ruthless enterprise incentivized to separate families for profit. Matta explains how ASFA ties federal funding (billions annually) to "permanency outcomes," rewarding states for terminating parental rights and placing children in foster care or adoption pipelines. This creates a perverse quota system where CPS workers, hospitals, police, and even judges are allegedly complicit in fabricating cases to meet financial targets. Drawing parallels to his prior work on migrant child trafficking at the border, Matta claims CPS handles over 400,000 U.S. children yearly in foster care alone, with many funneled into exploitative systems. The thesis is clear: CPS isn't failing to protect kids—it's designed to harvest them.
Key Investigations and Case Studies
The core of "Never in America" unfolds through a series of meticulously researched case studies, blending on-the-ground reporting with survivor interviews. Matta travels across the U.S.—from rural heartland towns to urban underbellies—documenting how CPS interventions escalate from routine welfare checks into full-scale family destructions.
- The Baby Cyrus Saga: One of the film's emotional anchors is the story of 10-month-old Cyrus, a healthy infant "medically kidnapped" from his parents in a viral case that became the second-most shared CPS horror story in American history. Matta reconstructs the timeline: A routine hospital visit for a minor cold spirals into false allegations of neglect, triggered by a single doctor's note. CPS swoops in, backed by armed police, stripping the child away despite zero evidence of abuse. Archival bodycam footage and court transcripts reveal how the parents, loving and compliant, were painted as threats. The film exposes the "medical kidnapping" tactic, where hospitals profit from extended "holds" (up to 72 hours or more) by billing Medicaid for unnecessary tests, while CPS uses the time to build a case. Cyrus's parents, interviewed tearfully, describe the trauma: "They were willing to release him to foster care, not us—his family." Matta argues this isn't isolated; it's a blueprint replicated nationwide, with CPS rejecting family placements in favor of paid foster slots.
- Whistleblower Revelations: Matta interviews former CPS insiders, including caseworkers who quit in disgust. One ex-employee details the "incentive structure": Bonuses for high removal rates, pressure to ignore reunification, and gag orders on internal dissent. Another segment uncovers judicial corruption, with judges allegedly receiving kickbacks from adoption agencies. The film cites data from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, showing that 70% of removals lack court warrants, violating the Fourth Amendment. Matta connects this to broader trafficking rings, estimating that 60% of foster children experience sexual abuse—often by their "protectors"—and links it to underground networks profiting from black-market adoptions and labor.
- The Foster-to-Trafficking Pipeline: Venturing into the shadows, Matta embeds with affected families and NGOs, revealing how removed children vanish into a void. He spotlights "safe houses" turned nightmares, where kids are drugged, groomed, or sold. A chilling sequence features hidden-camera footage of a foster facility, exposing neglect and abuse. Matta quantifies the scale: With 452,000 migrant children unaccounted for at the border (per DHS figures), CPS allegedly absorbs many into domestic systems, blending them with American cases for deniability. He accuses NGOs and "child welfare" groups of laundering funds, posing as rescuers while enabling the machine.
Throughout, Matta's cinematography—raw, handheld shots interspersed with haunting animations of shattered families—amplifies the human cost. Viewers witness parents bankrupted by legal battles, siblings torn apart, and children aged out of foster care into homelessness or worse.
Systemic Analysis and Broader Implications
Midway through, the film shifts to a forensic breakdown of the machinery behind CPS. Matta dissects the ASFA's "funding waterfalls": States receive $8,000–$12,000 per foster placement, plus "adoption subsidies" up to $50,000 per child. He argues this creates a "business model" where poverty is criminalized—low-income families targeted via anonymous tips, often from rivals or overzealous neighbors. Immunity clauses shield actors from lawsuits, while secrecy laws seal records, preventing oversight. Matta draws historical parallels to eugenics-era orphan trains, calling CPS a modern iteration of state-sanctioned child theft.
The documentary doesn't spare politics: Both parties are implicated, with bipartisan funding hikes (e.g., under Biden's infrastructure bills) supercharging the system. Matta critiques media complicity, noting how outlets ignore stories like Cyrus's to avoid "conspiracy" labels. He warns of national security risks—trafficked kids as future recruits for crime syndicates—and ties it to border chaos, where DHS "loses" children to CPS funnels.
Voices of Hope and Calls to Action
Amid the despair, Matta spotlights beacons of resistance. A pivotal segment honors Mikasa Kids, a faith-based organization led by Bob McDonald (of The House of Life). Unlike profit-driven NGOs, Mikasa focuses on holistic rehabilitation: trauma-informed therapy, family reunification, and spiritual healing for survivors of unimaginable abuse. McDonald, a survivor-turned-advocate, shares: "Rescue is just the start; transformation is the mission." Matta films on-site rescues, showing kids reclaiming joy through art and play, offering a counter-narrative of redemption.
The film closes with a rallying cry. Matta urges viewers to "opt out" via homeschooling, private arbitration, and sovereign family trusts to evade CPS jurisdiction. He promotes resources like Operation Amber Alert for legal aid and petitions to abolish ASFA incentives. In a post-credits interview clip, he prays for families: "God bless you and yours—I pray no one endures this." Substantiated by FOIA documents, court filings, and expert analyses (e.g., from the Parental Rights Foundation), the film ends on defiance: "No man lives in freedom if under constant threat of your child being taken by force."
Impact and Reception
Since its drop, "Never in America" has exploded virally, amassing millions of views and trending on X. Endorsed by figures like Stew Peters and Candace Owens, it's hailed as a "unicorn" of filmmaking—raw, evidence-based, and censored on big tech for its volatility. Critics praise its Netflix-level production (cinematography by Matta's team) and emotional depth, though detractors label it alarmist. Ultimately, it stands as a clarion call, forcing America to confront a betrayal once unthinkable: child protection as legalized predation. For those seeking the full experience, it's available on YouTube via Ryan Matta Films.
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Never in America - Full Documentary | Ryan Matta Films
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MccjjT2KVtE
Stop CPS Legally Kidnapping Children
https://stopcpslegallykidnappingchildren.org/
Nancy Schaefer on Alex Jones - CPS criminality
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwV5RM05bfE
The Corrupt Business of Child Protective Services
Senator Nancy Schaefer
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