Jenelle Evans, the star of Teen Mom, is facing another challenge as her son Jace, 14, has been hospitalized after running away from his grandmother's home. The teenager, who is currently in the custody of Child Protective Services (CPS), will be placed into foster care upon his release from the hospital due to his repeated instances of running away.

Jace had been staying with his grandmother, Barbara, after repeatedly running away from his mother's home. However, this latest incident prompted CPS to take him into custody and arrange for his placement in foster care.

According to TMZ, Jace's recent disappearance was triggered by a punishment from his grandmother. After getting in trouble at school for vaping, his phone was taken away. Frustrated by this consequence, he ran away from Barbara's home on Saturday and was not found until late Sunday evening.

This is not the first time Jace has run away. In September, he fled from his mother's home after allegations arose regarding his stepfather David Eason's involvement in an incident that caused harm to Jace. As a result, Jace was temporarily placed back under Barbara's care. However, CPS retained custody of him.

Sources close to the situation have revealed that Jace has had no contact with his mother or stepfather since being moved out of their home. Although living with his grandmother has generally been a positive experience for Jace, the recent episodes of running away have raised concerns about his well-being.

Barbara had been advised by Jenelle, CPS, and the foster care team to refrain from giving Jace a phone, but she believed he could handle having one. The ongoing issues with Jace's behavior and his repeated attempts to run away have prompted discussions about the possibility of him being sent to a juvenile detention facility if he continues to get into trouble.

The current placement in foster care and Jace's hospitalization highlight the challenges faced by Jenelle and her son within the complicated dynamics of their family situation. Further updates regarding the teenager's well-being and potential legal proceedings are expected to emerge as the situation unfolds.

As the investigation into Jace's disappearance and the circumstances surrounding it continues, Jenelle and her husband, David Eason, are also facing potential criminal charges. The outcome of these developments will undoubtedly impact the ongoing legal and personal battles that the couple is currently facing.

The well-being and safety of Jace remain of utmost importance as authorities and child welfare agencies work to address the complex issues surrounding his situation. It is hoped that appropriate interventions and support will be provided to ensure his long-term welfare.