[Momo]

I would say screw the friendship, those kids lives are more important. I would definately alert the authorities on account of neglect and malnutrition and everything else.
It sounds like she is not fit to care for a child and really, the state should take them away. Would you want to adopt them or try to adopt them?
I'm sorry you have to deal with this but those babies need an advocate and it looks like you are all they have. I am going to pray for you and the babes as well as the mother.