Can a DCFS social worker tell you what a child is accused of?
Can a DCFS social worker tell you what a child is accused of?
Most typically, the CPS/DCFS social worker wants to keep you from knowing exactly what you have been accused of — sort of keeping themselves on a “general fishing expedition” — but it is required by state and federal law to tell you the exact details of the accusations at first contact with you. Be wary!
Can a CPS take a child away without a court order?
They cannot take your children away without a court order except in exigent circumstances. Child Protective Services cannot simply take your children away from your home. Except in exigent circumstances, a court order is required before CPS can legally remove a child from your home without your consent.
What should I do if DCFS or CPS take my child?
In fact – BE QUIET! In criminal law it is ALWAYS strongly suggested that you talk to NO ONE but your attorney. Think about it. Virtually ALL CHARGES that CPS or DCFS levels against you are CRIMINAL CHARGES. And while CPS or DCFS is there ONLY to take your kids, the police can and often will show up later for the parents!
Why do parents want to explain everything to DCFS?
Sure, it is totally natural that innocent parents who have nothing to hide will want to explain everything to a CPS social worker because such parents would assume that ANY reasonable person would see that there is nothing wrong going on. But CPS and DCFS social workers are commonly ANYTHING BUT reasonable.
Most typically, the CPS/DCFS social worker wants to keep you from knowing exactly what you have been accused of — sort of keeping themselves on a “general fishing expedition” — but it is required by state and federal law to tell you the exact details of the accusations at first contact with you. Be wary!
What should I do if DCFS is investigating me?
If this particular social worker set out to take your child, allowing them innocently into your house will ensure that your child is taken from you. You now have a year or a lifetime of HELL before you.
What’s the bar for removal from Child Protective Services?
The bar for removal is “whatever it needs to be” as far as the social worker is concerned.
What should I do if I get arrested by Child Protective Services?
They will offer you frank advice that will be better than unnecessarily sitting locked behind bars. CPS social workers and investigators are not above lying to you to encourage you to confess or admit to something that you might not even be guilty of – just to get you arrested and your kids in their control.
Where is the Carter County DHS Office located?
Carter County DHS Office Location. 410 Travertine Drive Ardmore, OK – 73401 Contact Info Phone: (580) 490-3600 Facebook page Official Website. The Department of Human Services (DHS) provides a wide range of assistance programs to help Oklahomans in need, including: Food benefits (SNAP) Temporary cash assistance (TANF)
When does DC child and Family Services Investigate your family?
Lack of food, shelter, supervision, education, or medical care for a child due to actions or habits of a parent (or caregiver). By itself, lack of money is not child neglect. The DC Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) protects District children from abuse and neglect and helps their families.
Who are mandated reporters in child welfare cases?
District law requires certain people to call if they suspect child abuse or neglect. Some of these “mandated reporters” include: doctors, teachers, social workers, police officers, and child care workers. Mandated reporters must give us their names; other people who call don’t have to give their names.