what are my rights as a parent when dealing with cps?
537152
If they are wanting a drug test from you, then something (or someone) gave them reason. CPS can't force you, the judge can. It is in your own best interest to do as they ask so that you can keep custody of your children. Yeah, it's a royal pain, but in the end, your proving to them and society that you are a decent parent and do whatever it takes to be with your children.
788484
u gotta go thru a process to protect everyone's rights, you, the other person, the insitution.  wheneven a person canno0t handle their own affairs it is time to take action.  if a person goes along, not much of a probelem just follow procedures.  if person does not, then you gotta get a court order
75024
real heart? How far do you go? Are you looking out for a childs best interest when going through life and facing a serious problem such as child neglect or abuse from their one and only parent, when is it right to call in the help of the CPS? What if you are close to a single mother struggling with motherhood for the first time? What if she is someone you know, and she has obvious out of control temper and control issues? When do you know if the state (CPS) is better than the home life? If the child gets removed is she really going to a better place or just being put into another hurtful situation.
848613
If it's for a child then you have the normal rights of a parent, while it is in force.  Parental rights may also be shared between yourself and the the local authority.  There may be some restrictions about taking the child abroad, etc, but these will be noted on the Order.
412359
Unless a court has given you some sort of shared custody agreement, which you would know about, the custodial parent has all the rights.\nSince you are paying support, you can go to court to ask for visitation, but the court will not be interested in what is owed to you, but rather, what you can offer to the child.
795958
There is nothing in law (at least in any state of which I'm aware) that prevents parents from leaving a house to one child and not another. Without writing your book for you, one twist could be to have the parents aware of the daughter's problem before death, and therefore leave the house to the son...but have CPS, unaware of the drugs, make the daughter the guardian...
522491
Well you need all the help you can get, for the child's sake. Go down to local legal services and ask for help.
686833
You have a right to not let CPS in your home especially if they have been there before, the only way they can just show up and get in is if they have a police officer who has a search warrant, or either they have a search warrant.\n\nCPS has a habit of wanting to show up at any given time, and demand to be let in, this is only done so they can come and gather up evidence against you. Any litlle thing they can find will come back against you. They are the masters of twisting the truth, and using whatever you say and do against you, so be careful of what you do and say.\n\nYou have a right to privacy, and if these people have a habit of just popping up, put out "no trespassing" signs, when they just pop up, especially if they have already spoke with you, they can be reported for trespassing, this is kinda tricky though, because it has to be a situation where the case they are trying to build evidnce on is about to be or already is closed or unsubstanitiated ( they like to use this word)\n\nMake sure your house is clean, you have food in the fridge, and basically your p's and q's are together. You don't want them holding anything against you! You also have a right to an attorney, and it may be in your best interest to get one,  CPS acts fast, and things turn sour with them real quick. I mean, some simple house visits and questions could very quickly turn into an actual case, and CPS would be trying to take your kid(s). They are also very good at telling you one thing and then doing something else!\n\nThe best I can tell you is to get educated on your rights as a US citizen and a parent. Google fightcps.com, that website is very helpful. Just when you think you are in this alone, trust me, you are not. I wish you and your family the best!\n\nOh, I almost forgot to add, CPS will interview your daughter by herself, although a child's word doesn't count in court until they are 14, I think, but they will do this, I'm not sure if this is legal or that they are supposed to, but they do and probably will in your case.\n\nMake sure you have people who can vouch that you are not abusing your child! Good Luck!
201595
of course.  as long as you don't do anything that would constitute a threat to any of the children, including your own\n\njust tell the principal he's got 2 minutes to have your child come down to the office or you're calling the police and a lawyer.\n\nyou could also go look for your child but then they could say you're a danger and call the cops on you.  good luck getting your kid back then.
288756
Call CPS and expose your case!\n\nIMMEDIATELY!!
955882
Unfortunately there isn't much you can do at this time of your life.  Until you are 18 years of age or able to support yourself without any outside help, there isn't much help.  You can contact your representative of the DCSS and tell them you don't want any visitations from your non-custodial parent.  You may even be able to file for a restraining order.  It also depends on what state you live in.  The best way to find out is to visit your states web site and look under children's rights.  Or just contact your local DCSS rep.  They're there for you, not your parents.
1045878
I am not sure what questions you are reffering to, but as an educator, I am required to report.  Yes, the system is a bit messed up. I have seen children taken away for little things, and nothing done in cases of major abuse.   CPS is required to look into anything that is reported. If a family has identified problems on their own, I encourage them to get help. Go to counseling, whatever they need to do to get out of trouble. It is the parent's responsiblity to take care and protect our children.  If they can not, someone needs to protect the child. Unfortunately, CPS is overwhelmed and needs an overhaul.
453173
Contact Child Protection Services in your area and tell them of your situation. I work for CPS in California and we have tons of group homes that specialize in therapeutic treatments for behavioral problems, drug dependency sexual abuse, cutting,etc. Or contact your county's public health department and they should be able to assist you. Good luck to you.
667779
Wow, what an awful situation to be in, but from experience, the only thing I can tell you is to play by their rules, and do whatever they ask you. They have gotten involved for what they feel is a good reason, and unless you can prove them wrong, you are at their mercy! Cps takes kids first and ask questions later! Do I agree with it? OF course not! But once you are under their radar, you can either comply with them, or if not, they will make your life  miserable until you do, they get whatever they want, one way or another! I think the CPS or some form of it is needed for kids sakes, but I think the current operations of CPS needs to be updated or heavily revised, and maybe even from under the control of the state! They have a code or handbook they are supposed to go by, but they don't, and it's all perfectly legal! I feel as though the governor or even the president should get more involved on this issue, but I guess Bush will only do that when hell freezes over! Until then, millions of homes will continue to be broken up because of some overzealous CPS workers and investigations not done deep enough into allegations of abuse and neglect!
735476
i beg to differ but yes you can \ngo to social services and apply for government\nassistance and tell them\nthe bum won't help you with the childs welfare\nand just see how fast he goes to court
245104
Whew! I agree with both.\nAs long as you don't have any issues against you.\nNotify the police, Children and youth, and your local Court house, and have the police go with you to grammies and take your child home.
268560
You need to speak with an attorney. Even if someone in here says they are one you still need to speak with one in person. They offer free consultations and can steer you in the right direction.I would say if the parental rights were given up then there probably isnt anything that can be done. But please speak with an attorney here.