The Sullivan Family: A Reunification Story

The Sullivan Family’s Journey to Reunification

When Corey and Diana Sullivan brought their three-month-old daughter to the ER in Camden County, Georgia, for a swollen leg, they were blindsided by what followed. Medical scans revealed a fractured femur—and further testing at Wolfson Children’s Hospital uncovered additional injuries in various stages of healing, including rib fractures. Hospital staff suspected abuse. The Sullivans, shocked and confused, insisted there had to be another explanation.

What began as a moment of concern for their daughter’s health escalated into every parent’s nightmare: all three of their children, including their five-year-old daughter and infant twins, were removed from their home. The state of Georgia launched a full investigation and later sought to terminate their parental rights.

The Sullivans maintained their innocence throughout. They believed their children’s injuries stemmed from genetic conditions that began in utero—conditions that left the twins medically fragile. Despite the trauma, the legal pressure, and the criminal charges that followed, they refused to give up. Diana’s charges were eventually dropped. Corey entered a plea to a lesser charge of second-degree cruelty to children—not for causing the injuries, but for not seeking medical attention quickly enough. He now serves three years of probation.

Their story drew public attention as more details emerged. First Coast News began investigating, exposing inconsistencies in the case and giving the Sullivans a voice. The case is now the subject of a Netflix documentary, highlighting the complexity of medical child abuse allegations and the devastating toll on families.



Nineteen months after their nightmare began, the Sullivans were finally reunited with their children. As Heather Crawford reported, they went home on a Wednesday night in May 2025 — together, for the first time in over a year and a half.

Foster Love Ministries’ Role in the Journey

When the Sullivan family reached out to Foster Love Ministries, they were in the midst of a legal and emotional crisis. Their children had been removed following a hospital visit for a swollen leg, and the road to reunification was filled with fear, confusion, and seemingly insurmountable hurdles.

They needed more than just guidance — they needed someone to believe in them, stand beside them, and help them face a system that didn’t seem to be listening.



At Foster Love Ministries, we step into stories like theirs — even when they’re hard. From the moment we connected with the Sullivans, our mission was clear: walk alongside them with prayer, compassion, and unwavering advocacy. We helped them navigate court hearings, counter misinformation, and access the resources they needed to keep moving forward.

We were simply doing what we believe every family in crisis deserves: to be heard, to be supported, and to be reminded they are not alone.

Today, we rejoice with the Sullivans as they begin a new chapter — reunited with their children, and surrounded by a community that refused to give up on them. While their case continues to shed light on the need for reform, it also testifies to the strength of a family, the power of faith, and what love in action truly looks like.

Blessed to Be a Part of This Reunification

Foster Love Ministries exists to stand in the gap — walking alongside families as they heal, grow, and reclaim their futures. The Sullivan family’s story is just one example of what’s possible when donors, volunteers, and community partners come together to believe in second chances, in redemption, and in the promise of home.

Sources: Sullivan case coverage originally reported by Heather Crawford, First Coast News, Jan. 30–31, 2025.
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