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How old do you have to be to get a finding from CPS?

How old do you have to be to get a finding from CPS?

With Traditional, those cases encompass birth to 18 (if still in high school) and it will have a finding or disposition at the conclusion of the investigation. A finding means either abuse, neglect or exploitation occurred by the names perpetrator or it didn’t. Alternative Response Investigations are for children 6 years of age and older.

Can a CPS Officer force a child into a home?

CPS is not authorized to talk to your child or investigate your home without your due permission. 3. An unwarranted forced entry or seizure of a child is not justified by the mere possibility of a danger. 4. CPS workers too are liable for legal action if they are found to be lying, etc. or try to force an entry into your home.

When does a CPS case go to minor status?

Once a judge has stepped in, all of the Ts need to be crossed and the Is dotted. Once everything is done to the case worker and judge’s satisfaction, the case goes to the minor but ongoing status. Case worker checks in and makes sure the children are being taken care of.

Do you have rights when talking to CPS?

Even parents have rights, not just the child. It is important to know the rights and ask to be heard of them when talking to people from the CPS. The bottom line is that your consent is needed for them to act. 2.

What happens after a child is removed from CPS?

After a child is removed, a hearing in front of a judge will happen in about 14 days to give the parents an opportunity to prove that the removal was not appropriate. At this hearing, the judge will decide where the child will be placed for the next one to two years while the case is pending, as well as visitation rights of any relative.

Even parents have rights, not just the child. It is important to know the rights and ask to be heard of them when talking to people from the CPS. The bottom line is that your consent is needed for them to act. 2.

Do you know any mistakes you can make with CPS?

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Can a CPS take a child away from a grandparents?

CPS has a duty to try to place the child with a relative of either parent. Often, it is the grandparents who are in the best position to provide a home and care for the child, and they are allowed to lobby for such placement, if they choose.