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I am a CPS worker. I agree that the apt. shows a messy apt. However, I have seen much, much worse. I recently went into a house that you could hardly walk around in because there was so much trash and junk all over the place. I could see no carpet whatsover and I probably didn't want to see the carp...

Unknown: The results of your psych. evaluation. CPS will use this recommendation regarding your ability to parent. TPR: The Adoption and Safe Families Act 1997. Kids are not to linger in care. If there is enough to proceed with a severance -- they can start TPR if in the child's best interest. Each ...

I advise you to consult with your attorney. Each state has different laws. It also will depend on your caseworker/supervisor's recommendation to some degree. I am in Arizona. I have had several situations where a mother I had on my caseload gave birth to a baby while her other kids were in state cus...

I think you may be confusing Child Protective Services (CPS) and the licensing department for your state for childcare. CPS and welfare are not the same thing. Welfare is a generalized term for government assistance. What state are you in? CPS wouldn't take a case regarding a day care provider-- onl...

I'm not Kane... I don't know who Kane is. I've never been anyone else on this site but Childadvocate. FYI-- Greegor is likely comparing you to Cain from The Bible , the story of the 1st murderer with the man who killed his brother. Often assumed simply to be jealousy over God's favoritism. Then, he...

I am a CPS Case Manager in AZ. In a prior post, someone asked why in a risk assessment does it matter if a child is under 2? Because a child under the age of 2 is most vulnerable. This child would be unable to protect/himself from any form of abuse/neglect. It is not to suggest that just because a c...

If I were you--- I would try to file for SSI or SSDI. Do this yourself through social security. Do this only, however, if you truly have a documented disability that prevents you from working. If you have a diagnosis that is SMI--- you will likely qualify if it impedes your ability to work. Again-- ...

From the information that was shared-- I can not see how you would be accused of MSBP. But I don't have all the facts. It is so sad sometimes to think that you may be at risk of getting in trouble if you take your child to the doctor too many times and there is nothing wrong with them.. or you can a...

I would doubt that CPS would file for a TPR (Termination of Parental Rights) for a child who is currently 16. This would be of little value unless the 16 year was saying they wanted to be adopted and they had a solid adoptive placement that everyone was in agreement with. There would be serious prob...

1.) I gather that you do not have full custody of your own children because you said "they were with me for the weekend". Did you give them any contact information re: your own children or your children's mother? Did they ask for this info or have they had any contact with you? It may be possible th...

I work for CPS. Each state has different criteria for what it takes to have a report be followed up in the field. All calls are tracked and documented-- but only ones that meet criteria for a report are followed up on by an investigator. Just because someone calls CPS to make a report--- it doesn't ...

Even at its best, it is a highly subjective analysis, and not one that most social workers are qualified to make.

I agree. But in the case I was referring to, a child psychologist was involved and the "analysis" actually came from her.

I had a case where there were 10 children removed due to neglect, substance abuse, and the mother's inability to control the children. The older children and the mother were gang involved. In this family system, one of the girls (age 10) was parentified and basically tried to take care of all of her...

Each state has different laws for grounds for termination of parental rights. Even though some laws may be worded differently in different states--- they are typically the same basic grounds. 1)Time in care with failue to remedy situation 2) abandonment 3) unable to parent due to mental illness or c...

1.) Were you served with a TCN (Temporary Custody Notice)? 2.) you have a right to visitation- what is your visitation plan? If you are not having visits-- you need to speak with the caseworker ASAP to request them and also contact your lawyer. CPS can get into trouble by not providing you with visi...

It depends on the circumstances. Each case may be different depending upon the circumstances. I can try to help further but I have a few questions: Why did the police come to your house in the first place? Did CPS receive the call first and bring the police with them? Also, who are the adults living...

Yes, you do have a right to see a counselor you feel comfortable with. If CPS is requesting you participate in counseling-- they may ask you to sign a consent for release of information so that your progress/recommendations can be provided to CPS. Ideal is for you to set this up yourself. If you hav...

Dazeemay: Does the lawyer represent you.. or your daughter? If you don't want my advice-- you needn't take it. I was just trying to offer suggestions. As you know the juvenille court system rules are very different from the criminal court system. There simply has to be a preponderance of evidence.It...

pebbles: Each state's adoption laws and juvenille system varies. That is why I really recommend that you contact that lawyer in your area. A lawyer is going to know the way your court system works in VA-- and at the state supreme court level-- your voice should come through a lawyer who knows how to...

For Dazeemay: North Carolina also has a similar lawyer referral service: http://www.ncbar.org/public/lrs/index.aspx or-- I would refer you to a grandparent adoption message board at http://forums.adoption.com/forumdisplay.php?forumid=976 and post your story-- there may be other grandparents currentl...

For Pebbles: Adoption laws are generally state laws and can differ substantially from one state to another. Because state laws regarding adoption differ-- there is no substitute for advice from a competent licensed adoption attorney in your area who is familiar with the legal intricacies of that sta...

pebbles-- I apologize that I do not know the specifics of your case... if your parental rights were severed-- the next in line to family reunficiation should be adoption by a relative (depending upon the age of the child). Why did they not pursue adoption by the grandparents or other relatives? Are ...