Can CPS Take Your Child For Missing School?
As a parent, it’s your responsibility to make sure your child gets an education. Failing to make sure your child gets an education is a form of abuse called educational neglect. What is Educational Neglect? Every state and school district has different standards for when a child must legally begin to attend school and when they can drop out without legal repercussions against the...
How To Report An Unethical CPS Worker
Every parent’s worst nightmare is having their children taken away. When CPS opens an investigation on your family, that fear suddenly comes to life. Even during CPS investigations, parents still have rights. Despite your parental rights and all your best efforts as a parent, some CPS social workers just don’t play fair. Even today, CPS social workers can still discriminate against...
5 Things CPS Looks For During a Home Visit
Legally Protect Yourself During A CPS Home Visit It’s one of the most stressful things a parent can endure: a CPS visit. You may have one scheduled, or your CPS social worker showed up unexpectedly. The best thing to do during an investigation is to know how to prepare for it. Even the best parents can feel overwhelmed by a visit from a social worker. Having any stranger come...
What CPS Can And Cannot Legally Do During Investigations
As a parent, you have rights even during Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations. A lot of parents don’t know about what CPS can and cannot do. Knowing what CPS is legally allowed to do can put your mind at ease during an investigation. CPS taking children away is a terrifying thought for any parent. If you are under investigation, do not panic. CPS social workers want...