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...
What CPS Can And Cannot Legally Do During Investigations
As a parent, you have rights even during Child Protective Services (CPS) investigations. There’s a lot 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...