Teen Mom’s Jenelle Evans reunited with her son Jace after Child Protective Services dropped their charges against her and her husband David Eason.
The reality star took to her TikTok on Monday to share a sweet video of a family dinner with her 14-year-old boy, who was removed from her home after Eason allegedly attacked the teen in September 2023.
In the clip, the MTV veteran is seated at a table with her children, Jace, Kaiser 9, and Ensley, 6, as they tuck into various types of ramen noodle soups.
Jace is seen slurping up his meal before adorably demonstrating how to use chopsticks to his younger sister Ensley.
The fun dinner date comes fours days after Janelle revealed on TikTok that CPS had ‘officially dropped all allegations’ against her and Eason.
Teen Mom’s Jenelle Evans reunited with her son Jace after Child Protective Services dropped their charges against her and her husband David Eason
The reality star took to her TikTok on Monday to share share a sweet video of a family dinner with her 14-year-old boy, who was removed from her home after Eason allegedly attacked the teen in September 2023
‘I have some good news and I’m kind of shaking right now from anxiety,’ she began in the clip. ‘All allegations against me and my husband have been officially dropped.’
‘I wasn’t going to share this information, I was actually gonna keep it private and just kind of give a vague statement,’ the MTV alum added. ‘But right now, I need to control the narrative.’
Janelle said she’ll hold off on sharing case details for now, highlighting her priority on Jace’s mental well-being.
‘I’d appreciate if everyone respects my son’s privacy so he can get his mental health in check,’ she said before adding that ‘someone is already leaking information.’
She said it was likely Jace’s father, Andrew Lewis, or her mother, Barbara Evans, because they are the ‘only two people who knew the information.’
Regarding the mother-of-three’s emotional state, Evans acknowledged feeling ‘super happy’ that the situation is ‘finally over.’
Jenelle wrapped up her message by expressing gratitude to those who had supported her during the ordeal.
‘I appreciate it. And now I feel like I can move on with my life,’ she added.
In the clip, the MTV veteran is seated at a table with her children, Jace, Kaiser 9, and Ensley, 6, as they tuck into various types of ramen noodle soups
Jace is seen slurping up his meal at the family dinner
He adorably demonstrated how to use chopsticks to his younger sister, Ensley
Janelle’s son Kaiser was having a blast as well
The reveal comes almost a month after it was reported that Eason had been charged by one count of misdemeanor child abuse and one count of felony assault by strangulation in the child abuse case.
In November, Jace was removed from his mother’s residence after telling doctors that Eason had abused him.
He was then placed under the care of his maternal grandmother, Barbara. It is unclear if Jace will be allowed to live with Janelle again after Thursday’s reveal.
According to TMZ, Jace alleged that Eason – whom Jenelle married in 2017 – had assaulted him following his most recent attempt to run away from home.
The insiders went on to claim that Evans’ son exhibited visible marks on his neck and arms, and the alleged assault was said to have taken place at an acquaintance’s residence.
Both the local police department and CPS were said to have obtained Ring camera footage of the incident.
Following the alleged assault, Evans and Eason both became the subject of a investigation for suspected child neglect.
It was reported that the latter of the two had officially been charged with a misdemeanor related to his involvement in the incident in October.
‘I have some good news and I’m kind of shaking right now from anxiety,’ she began in the clip. ‘All allegations against me and my husband have been officially dropped (pictured Evans and Eason in 2019)
Janelle said she’ll hold off on sharing case details for now, highlighting her priority on Jace’s mental well-being
Janelle is also mom to Kaiser, nine, and Ensley, six. David’s daughter, Maryssa, 16, also lives with the family
CPS took custody of the teen after he has run away from home multiple times, and after his stepfather, David Eason (R) was accused of physically abusing him
Officials have since determined that a separate charge for alleged strangulation is applicable to the media figure’s spouse.
In November, Jenelle implied that her mother Barbara was the culprit behind the child abuse probe and charge against Eason, as well as the nasty fallout of the ongoing situation.
‘All of these comments are stemming from one person who is spreading it – if you know who I’m talking about,’ she said on social media.
‘This will all be over soon and then I’ll be able to tell you guys the full truth and what’s going on,’ she said, ‘but like right now, please just keep your comments to yourself because I’m trying to keep my mental health in check.’
Jace has reportedly had no contact with the Teen Mom 2 star or her husband David since he was moved out of their home and was sent to live with Jenelle’s mother Barbara again.
The spouse of the Teen Mom star had been charged by one count of misdemeanor child abuse and one count of felony assault by strangulation (Eason pictured far right)
The new arrangement seemed to have been benefiting the teenage boy, who had been happier than he has been in recent weeks, according to sources with direct knowledge who spoke to TMZ.
It was reported that Eason, whose conduct was defended by his wife earlier this year, had been accused by Evans’ son Jace of physical abuse this past October.
Jace had run away from home on several occasions before then, and he had been returned to his parents each time.
Janelle said it was likely Jace’s father, Andrew Lewis, or her mother, Barbara Evans, who leaked the info because they are the ‘only two people who knew the information.’ Jenelle and her mother pictured in LA in August of 2015
Although Jace was back living under Barbara’s roof — where he has lived for much of his life — he was technically under the custody of Child Protective Services, which removed him from his mother and stepfather’s home.
According to the same sources, Barbara — who has had a tempestuous relationship with Jenelle over the years — is also not in touch with her daughter or David.
Jenelle also shares an nine-year-old son named Kaiser with her ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith and daughter Ensley, seven, with David.
David also has two children — Maryssa and Kaden — from previous relationships.
