Authorities Investigate Welfare of Youtuber Myka Stauffer's Adopted Son; Big Brands Cancel Partnership with Mom Blogger

Huxley Stauffer Stauffers mom blogger

By Staff Reporter , Parent Herald Jun 04, 07:34 am

Authorities are investigating the welfare of the child, Huxley. He is the 5-year-old boy who was formerly adopted by YouTuber Myka Stauffer.

Delaware County Sheriff's Office confirmed the report to E! News and BuzzFeed News. The investigation sprouted after the office received several queries about the welfare of Huxley.

Last week, the Stauffers made it to the headlines all over the world after deciding to rehome Huxley.

The family received backlash from the online community for their decision. Some brands have also decided to discontinue partnering with the mom blogger.

Investigation on the Mom Blogger's Former Son

According to the spokesperson of the Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Tracy Whited, they are primarily concerned about Huxley's well-being. However, they are also looking at the safety of the other children in the Stauffer residence. "Our investigation is ongoing, and will include contact with all children to ensure their safety," Whited said.

She also emphasized that all adoptions are confidential. However, the spokesperson ensured the public that Huxley is not missing.

The Sheriff's office is working with several other agencies regarding this investigation, according to a report from BuzzFeed.

Huxley's Rehoming, According to the Stauffers

There are not many details about where Huxley is. Although, the Stauffers, in a video about Huxley's rehoming, assured their viewers that Huxley is in a new "forever family."

The mom blogger also said in the video that Huxley is with a family that is seen as the best fit for Huxley's condition. The family worked with agencies to handle Huxley's rehoming.

Myka also mentioned that Huxley's new mother has training in the medical field. She believes that this suits the 5-year-old boy's situation.

Myka also said that they did not share so much about their former son's condition for Huxley's privacy.

Endorsements got canceled for the Mom Blogger

Along with the backlash that the Stauffers received from people on the Internet are other consequences. The decision to rehome Huxley also led to other mishaps in the mom blogger's career.

Brands like Playtext Baby, Suave, Big Lots, Danimals, and Chili's have decided that they are not planning to have any more partnerships with Myka Stauffer.

Chili's and Danimals clarified that they had made paid endorsements with Stauffer in the past, but will no longer pursue doing so in the future.

The mom blogger also previously partnered with the activewear company of actress Kate Hudson. In her Instagram account, Hudson mentioned that they also have no more plans to partner with Stauffer. She also said that Fabletics had terminated future brand deals with the family.

Last week, a lot of netizens called out these brands online because of the rehoming decision of the Stauffers. Many of the supporters believe that Huxley paved the way for the family to earn subscribers on their YouTube channel.