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A Glossary of Terms

Postby Dazeemay » Thu May 12, 2005 6:43 am

I am trying to put together a Glossary of Terms, such as meanings like this.

TPR....Termination of Parental Rights permanently ends the legal parent-child relationship. After parental rights have been terminated, a child may be adopted without parental consent. Termination may be voluntary, based on the informed consent of the parent, or termination may be involuntary, following court proceedings brought against the parent

When I came on the board I found I did not understand some of the posts because of what I call the shorthand version of CPS language etc. I thought it would be handy for people to go to one place and see what the meaning of some of these terms are.

I need your help though in compiling the information. If you could post a term being used to this post I can add it to the Glossary. Linda said that she would put it on the forums once I get it going. Each forum would have one so that all one has to do is go to the glossary index to find out what a term means. It will be a sticky on each forum for convenience.

These are the terms I have so far. Also there is a separate section below for terms used in your files when you are reading them

ACF......Administration for Children & Familes

AFRA.....American Family Rights Association

ASFA.....Adoption Safe Family Act

CAPTA....Child Abuse and Prevention Treatment Act defines child abuse and neglect as "at a minimum, any recent act or failure to act on the part of a parent or caretaker, which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, sexual abuse or exploitation, or an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk of serious harm."


CASA...court-appointed special advocates (usually volunteers) who serve to ensure that the needs and interests of a child in child protection judicial proceedings are fully protected.http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/admin/glossaryc.cfm

CBS....Community Service Board

CET.....Consultation Education Training is further education and training for CPS workers.

CHINS....Child In Need of Services

CINA....CINA - Child in need of assistance. This term is applied by the State of Maryland departments of Social Services and Juvenile Justice to children and adolescents who are abused, neglected, abandoned or mentally disabled. Situation in which Juvenile Court will assume jurisdiction.

Central Registry....a centralized database containing information on all substantiated/founded reports of child maltreatment in a selected area (typically a State).

CPS.........Children Protective Service

CPT...........Child Protective Team
Child protection teams provide expertise in evaluating alleged maltreatments of child abuse and neglect, assessing risk and protective factors, and providing recommendations for interventions to protect children and enhance their caregiver’s capacity to provide a safer environment when possible. http://www.cms-kids.com/CPTHome.htm

CSE.....Child Support Enforcement

DCF........Department of Children & Families

DCFS........Department of Children & Family Services

DCS......Department of Children's Service

DCYF.......Department of Children, Youth and Families

DFS......Division of Family Services

DFPS......Department of Family Protective Service

DHHS......Department of Human and Health Services

DOJ.....Department of Justice

DSS..........Department of Social Services

FAQ.....Frequently Asked Questions

FOIA....Freedom of Information Act Like all federal agencies, the Department of Justice (DOJ) generally is required under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to disclose records requested in writing by any person. However, agencies may withhold information pursuant to nine exemptions and three exclusions contained in the statute. The FOIA applies only to federal agencies and does not create a right of access to records held by Congress, the courts, or by state or local government agencies. Each state has its own public access laws that should be consulted for access to state and local records. http://www.usdoj.gov/04foia/

GAL.... In order to provide States with more flexibility in appointing a guardian ad litem, the CAPTA clarifies that such guardian does not have to be an attorney, but also may be a court-appointed special advocate (CASA). The Congress noted that, under the current system, there are more and more cases where an appointed guardian ad litem has no contact with the child and makes uninformed recommendations to the court. Therefore, language was added to clarify that the role of such individuals include obtaining a first-hand understanding of the situation in order to make an informed recommendation to the court (Congressional Record - House, September 25, 1996, p. H11149).

Source/Date: ACYF-NCCAN-PIQ-97-01 (3/4/97) (updated 2/3/05)
Legal and Related References: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), as amended (42 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) - section 106 http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/laws ... p?citID=72


IEP....Individualized Education Program The purpose of this guidance is to assist educators, parents, and state and local educational agencies in implementing the requirements of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) regarding Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for children with disabilities, including preschool-aged children. (This guide does not address the development of Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) for infants and toddlers.)



IFSP......Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) documents and guides the early intervention process for children with disabilities and their families. The IFSP is the vehicle through which effective early intervention is implemented in accordance with Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). It contains information about the services necessary to facilitate a child's development and enhance the family's capacity to facilitate the child's development. Through the IFSP process, family members and service providers work as a team to plan, implement, and evaluate services tailored to the family's unique concerns, priorities, and resourceshttp://www.ericdigests.org/2001-4/ifsp.html

HSLDA.....Home School Legal Defense Association

ICPC......Interstate Compact Placement of Children

JFC...Juvenile and Family Courts established in most States to resolve conflict and to otherwise intervene in the lives of families in a manner that promotes the best interest of children. These courts specialize in areas such as child maltreatment, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, divorce, child custody, and child support.

Law Referee..family law referees or court commissioners shall be appointed by the presiding judge of the superior court in each county to provide for the expeditious establishment and enforcement of support orders http://www.azleg.state.az.us/FormatDocu ... ocType=ARS

INFO.....Information

MR....Mandated Reporter individuals required by State statutes to report suspected child abuse and neglect to the proper authorities (usually CPS or law enforcement agencies). Mandated reporters typically include professionals, such as educators and other school personnel, health care and mental health professionals, social workers, childcare providers, and law enforcement officers. Some States identify all citizens as mandated reporters.

NRCCPS...The National Resource Center for Child Protective Services (NRCCPS) is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families Children’s Bureau and operated by ACTION for Child Protection, Inc.

PP Par's Paramour....(Lovers).. In the falsely created charges against my family, I, the legal Husband of my Wife, was listed as her paramour. Just in case you dont know what that is. Character Assassination at it's best.

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PPD...Parens Patriae Doctrine originating in feudal England, a doctrine that vests in the State a right of guardianship of minors. This concept has gradually evolved into the principle that the community, in addition to the parent, has a strong interest in the care and nurturing of children. Schools, juvenile courts, and social service agencies all derive their authority from the State's power to ensure the protection and rights of children as a unique class.

QU.....questions

Recusal..... means the process by which a person is disqualified. He/she disqualifies themselves from a matter because of conflict of interest. A person may have a judge disqualified but, it is at great risk to your case.

RSS...Really Simple Syndication is an XML-based format for news content distribution. It is simple, fast, and light on your bandwidth.It empowers you to read and find the news you want.

SSS......Social Service Specialist provides counseling, consultation, therapy, and treatment planning or conducts group sessions in effective parenting skills to prevent family breakdown and to ensure the protection, physical safety, and emotional well-being of children in families experiencing difficulty. The Social Service Specialist provides protective services to children who must be removed from the home by implementing permanent plans for the children, recruiting and certifying temporary foster homes and permanent adoptive homes, and functioning in a liaison capacity between agency staff and substitute care providers.¿http://www1.ous.edu/owpd/plsql/owpd_pos_desc?p_pos_id=782

TMC....Temporary Manager Conservatorship The parents still have rights but CPS is responsible for the child's physical care. A child can be in TMC and in the physical care of a parent, grandparent or relative.


TPR...... Termination of Parental Rights permanently ends the legal parent-child relationship. After parental rights have been terminated, a child may be adopted without parental consent. Termination may be voluntary, based on the informed consent of the parent, or termination may be involuntary, following court proceedings brought against the parent.

I hope that this will prove beneficial especially to newcomers.
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Terms you might find in your files when reading them
AB.....Absent Parent
AD...Precondition Adoption Par(CPS)
AG...Community Agency
AN...Anonymous
AP....Alleged Perpretrator
AT.....Attorney
AU....Aunt/Uncle
BC....Board&Care(APS)
BY....Passer-by
CH...Child, not applicable
CM....Community Center Staff(APS)
CO....Cousin
COL...Collateral
CR....Clergy
CT....Court
DA....Daughter
DC....Daycare facility provider
DI......Divorced
DR.....Doctor
EM.....EMS/EMT
FM.....Other Family Member
FP.....Foster Parent
FR.....Friend
FV.....Family Violence Shelter
GC.....Grandchild(APSonly)
GP.....Grandparent
GU....Guardian Person Types
IC.....In-Law Option
IN.....Institution
IP.....Institution Personal Volume
LA.....Law Enforcement
MA....Married
MF....Medical Faculty Staff
MH.....Mental Health Profession
NN.....Niece/Nephew
NE....Neighbor
NO.....No Rule
NR.....Nurse
OS.....Other Shelter
OV.....Oldest Victim
PA.....Parent
PO.....Power of Attorney
PP......Par's Paramour(CPS)
PC.....Clinet's Paramour(APS)
PR.......Service Provider
PRN....Principal
PY.......Psychologist/Psychiatrist
SA.......Other State Agency
SB....... Sibling
SC.......School Personnel
SE.......Separated
SI.........Single, never married
SL........Self (APSonly)
SO.......Son
SP........Spouse (APSonly)
SS........Step-Sibling(CPS)
ST...... Step-Parent (CPS)
TP........ Therapist
UD........Unable to determine investigation
UF....... Unregular Family Home(CPS)
UH....... UnrelatedHouse Member
UK......... Unknown
UM.........Unable to determine..moved
VC......... Alleged Victim
VP..........Alleged Victim/Perpretrator
WI.........Widowed
XX.......... Other
Last edited by Dazeemay on Tue Aug 09, 2005 2:16 pm, edited 17 times in total.
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This is not legal advice;hopefully wisdom

To put it in simple terms…when the authorities ARE the perpetrators and the perpetrators ARE the authorities, there is no earthly justice or recourse, at the end of the day (unless the American people wake up).

Therefore, those who have achieved the highest levels of power seek to ‘enjoy’ the most grievous and extreme injustices. For many of those in the highest circles of power, the greatest statement of power is to perpetrate the greatest possible injustice…the savage, brutal traumatization and abuse of an innocent child.
http://themurkynews.blogspot.com/ MattTwoFour

"Ultimately, the law is only as good as the judge" --- D.X. Yue, 2005, in "law, reason and judicial fraud"
http://www.parentalrightsandjustice.com/index.cgi?ctype=Page;site_id=1;objid=45;curloc=Site:1

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Postby LindaJM » Thu May 12, 2005 3:12 pm

Thanks, this list is very helpful!

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Please keep in mind that none of us are lawyers and we can't give legal advice. We are simply telling you what we would do in a similar situation. It is to your advantage to get a lawyer.

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Postby Roni Shawn » Thu May 12, 2005 10:48 pm

You smart ol granny blondy you! :wink: I have some for ya...I will PM them to you ok? I will get them done tomorrow...I have a crud load...
God is my light...My Strength...My LIFE!
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I thought CPS was created to help keep families together, not rip them apart!!!
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Postby Anonymous » Mon May 16, 2005 5:26 pm

Division of Family Services.....DFS
CSE...Child Support Enforcement


If i think of anymore i will let you know.

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Definations

Postby Michael » Mon May 23, 2005 6:24 pm

SB Sibling
AB Absent Parent
ST Step-Parent (CPS)
AB Absent Parent
SC School Personnel
AD Precon.Adop.Par(CPS)
TP Therapist
AG Community Agency
SF PRS Staff
AT Attorney
UF Unreg. Fam. Hom(CPS)
AN Anonymous
SO Son
AU Aunt/Uncle
UH Unrel. House mem.
AT Attorney
SP Spouse (APS only)
BC Board & Care (APS)
UK Unknown
AU Aunt/Uncle
TP Therapist
CM Com.Cntr.Staff(APS)
XX Other
BY Passer-by
UH Unrel. House mem.
CO Cousin
CO Cousin
VC Victim
DA Daughter
CR Clergy
XX Other
DC Day Care Fac./Prov
CT Court
DR Doctor
DA Daughter Principal's role in the alleged situation
FM Other Family member
DC Day Care Fac./Prov.
AP Alleged Perpetrator
FP Foster Parent
DR Doctor
NO No Role
FR Friend
EM EMS\EMT
UD Unable lto det-invst
GC Gr. child (APS only)
FM Other Family member
UK Unknown
GP Grandparent
FR Friend
UM Unable to det-moved
GU Guardian
FV Family Viol. Shelter
VC Alleged Victim
HC HCS Staff (APS only)
GC Gr. child (APS only)
VP Alleged Vict/Perp
IC In-law Option
GP Grandparent
IP Institut. Pers/vol.
GU Guardian Person Types
MF Medical Fac. Staff
IL In-law Option
COL Collateral
NN Niece/Nephew
IN Institution
PRN Principal
OV Oldest Victim
LA Law Enforcement
PA Parent
MF Medical Fac. Staff Marital Status
PC Clnt's Paramour(APS)
MH Mental Health Prof.
CH Child,not applicable
PO Power of Atty
NE Neighbor
DI Divorced
PP Par's Paramour (CPS) NN Niece/Nephew
MA Married
PR Service Provider
NR Nurse
SE Separated
PY Psychlgst/Psychitrst
OS Other Shelter
SI Single, never MA
SB Sibling
PA Parent
UK Unknown
SC School Personnel
PC Clnt's Paramour(APS)
WI Widowed
SL Self (APS only)
PP Par's Paramour(CPS)
SO Son
PR Service Provider
SP Spouse (APS only)
PY Psychologist
SS Step-Sibling (CPS)
SA Other St. Agency

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Postby kdddav » Fri May 27, 2005 1:32 pm

PP Par's Paramour(CPS)

par·a·mour - NOUN: A lover, especially one in an adulterous relationship.


In the falsely created charges against my family, I, the legal Husband of my Wife, was listed as her paramour. Just in case you dont know what that is. Character Assassination at it's best.

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Postby paul stuckle » Sun Jul 03, 2005 11:11 am

Great Job. Thanks
I am a Texas attorney who fights CPS false allegations.

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Postby Angel_Wings » Sat Aug 06, 2005 7:50 am

CBS = Community Service Board (VA)

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Postby Dazeemay » Sun Mar 12, 2006 2:05 pm

http://nccanch.acf.hhs.gov/general/lega ... ineall.pdf

These are the definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect.

It also list what each state defines as Child Abuse and Neglect.

This is through 2005
**********************************
This is not legal advice;hopefully wisdom

To put it in simple terms…when the authorities ARE the perpetrators and the perpetrators ARE the authorities, there is no earthly justice or recourse, at the end of the day (unless the American people wake up).

Therefore, those who have achieved the highest levels of power seek to ‘enjoy’ the most grievous and extreme injustices. For many of those in the highest circles of power, the greatest statement of power is to perpetrate the greatest possible injustice…the savage, brutal traumatization and abuse of an innocent child.
http://themurkynews.blogspot.com/ MattTwoFour

"Ultimately, the law is only as good as the judge" --- D.X. Yue, 2005, in "law, reason and judicial fraud"
http://www.parentalrightsandjustice.com/index.cgi?ctype=Page;site_id=1;objid=45;curloc=Site:1

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Postby daddyanddede » Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:19 pm

dazeemay i think i will have my wife copy this whole site that way we can carry it with us at all times THANKS GRANNY i hope i dont make you mad at me picking at you like this
:evil: :twisted: Cottenmouth a VERY PO old man

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CHINS

Postby Zookie » Sat Apr 01, 2006 3:56 pm

You may already know this, but there are two types of ChINS petitions (at least in VA)......There is ChINS (Child in need of services) and then what we call a ChINSuper (Child in need of supervision).....the "super" is considered "worse."

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Postby Dazeemay » Tue Apr 04, 2006 5:24 pm

Thanks,

I did not know it.
**********************************
This is not legal advice;hopefully wisdom

To put it in simple terms…when the authorities ARE the perpetrators and the perpetrators ARE the authorities, there is no earthly justice or recourse, at the end of the day (unless the American people wake up).

Therefore, those who have achieved the highest levels of power seek to ‘enjoy’ the most grievous and extreme injustices. For many of those in the highest circles of power, the greatest statement of power is to perpetrate the greatest possible injustice…the savage, brutal traumatization and abuse of an innocent child.
http://themurkynews.blogspot.com/ MattTwoFour

"Ultimately, the law is only as good as the judge" --- D.X. Yue, 2005, in "law, reason and judicial fraud"
http://www.parentalrightsandjustice.com/index.cgi?ctype=Page;site_id=1;objid=45;curloc=Site:1

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sss

Postby TracyP » Fri May 12, 2006 9:32 pm

And all this time I thought the SSS was from Nazi Germany. Same difference LOL :lol:

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Question

Postby Silverwindrune » Sat Aug 18, 2007 6:31 pm

I am currently dealing with CPS and i would like to know what Social Worker 1 means?

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Postby Dazeemay » Sun Aug 19, 2007 7:30 am

It would, I believe, be how your state chooses to classify them. Perhaps one means the type of degree s/he has obtained.
**********************************
This is not legal advice;hopefully wisdom

To put it in simple terms…when the authorities ARE the perpetrators and the perpetrators ARE the authorities, there is no earthly justice or recourse, at the end of the day (unless the American people wake up).

Therefore, those who have achieved the highest levels of power seek to ‘enjoy’ the most grievous and extreme injustices. For many of those in the highest circles of power, the greatest statement of power is to perpetrate the greatest possible injustice…the savage, brutal traumatization and abuse of an innocent child.
http://themurkynews.blogspot.com/ MattTwoFour

"Ultimately, the law is only as good as the judge" --- D.X. Yue, 2005, in "law, reason and judicial fraud"
http://www.parentalrightsandjustice.com/index.cgi?ctype=Page;site_id=1;objid=45;curloc=Site:1

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Definition of VOLUNTARY

Postby rainy98331 » Mon Mar 10, 2008 2:31 pm

From what I can tell the correct definition for the word [b][i]VOLUNTARY [/i][/b]in CPS lingo means....."against my will but coerced, lied to and forced to sign"

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Re: A Glossary of Terms

Postby Yvette » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:10 am

I am trying to figure out the difference between a 23c & a 23A is?
23c says (custody) Petiton & affidavit of disclosure
23A says Care & repsponsibility Petition, voluntary Placement Agreement & affidavit of disclosure.


Are they one in the same? Or different?
Mine has a check before the 23A

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Re: A Glossary of Terms

Postby Marina » Tue Jul 27, 2010 4:29 pm

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Do a search on your state government website. That term is not common to all states.

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Re: A Glossary of Terms

Postby Frustrated » Tue Dec 28, 2010 10:01 am

What about Intervention??? What's the real definition for this? I assume they are talking about real abuse, physical abuse and/or violence. but could that be mean with anything???? There was no violence or any abuse in my home, none whatsover. and yet they talk about "intervention". what's that about? If anybody know the meaning of "Intervention", please let me know. and Thanks in advance.
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Re: A Glossary of Terms

Postby LindaJM » Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:35 pm

Frustrated...

I googled "child welfare intervention Canada" ... lots of information there.

Here's one:
Neglect and Abuse

Each province's legislation now defines those situations in which state intervention is required to protect a child, eg, those who have been orphaned, deserted, physically, sexually or emotionally abused, or whose guardians cannot provide adequate care, or those children whose behaviour is such that they are considered a risk to themselves or to those around them.

Under this legislation the responsibility for investigation and intervention lies with a provincial child-welfare officer or an organization mandated for that purpose (eg, a children's aid society). Such offices must investigate any complaint of neglect or abuse and take whatever action is necessary to protect the child.

http://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/ ... RTA0001578

I get the impression "intervention" is the word they're using for getting involved with a family, and starting a case. This doesn't mean they'll continue your case past the initial interview.
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Re: A Glossary of Terms

Postby Frustrated » Fri Dec 31, 2010 4:44 pm

Thank you Linda, I appreciate it, I thought Intervention usually means like on TV such as Drugs and Alcohol addicition, or whatever they call it, there's none here. I don't see why there's a problem here. Daughter goes to work 3 to 4 times a week, she's almost 16 years old. and they spend most times at School. There are no abuse or anything here. It has to be false report by somebody who called.
But thank you Linda, I think I got a clear understanding of the word "Intervention".
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Re: A Glossary of Terms

Postby littleplanet » Sat Oct 15, 2011 12:17 am

Thanks so much for this! (now I can translate a little better)
and when I learn the whole list, I'll be able to claim full fluency
in bureaucratese! (my brain just short-formed...)
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but when it's sad, let me cry


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