Grandmother on the lamb... Cancel the benefits that she’s collecting for the 5 year old. When the EBT card shuts down, she’ll show back up. When she does, arrest her for child abandonment and whatever other charges can be imagined.
Father? What father? State should file immediately for child support from both the mother and the father. They can reclaim their child whenever and continue collecting the support from whoever doesn’t show up.
I would take that child. My husband and I would do it in a heartbeat. Lord, save that child.