by jay.rosenthal@cpsprotect.com | Apr 18, 2024 | Knowledge Base, Subscribers Only
While the details of CPS case operation differ by state, the general framework is set on the federal level in the Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act (CAPTA). A CPS case is typically divided into three stages; while the specific names of these stages may vary...
by jay.rosenthal@cpsprotect.com | Apr 11, 2024 | Knowledge Base, Subscribers Only
Child Protective Services agencies rely heavily on private contractors for foster care and prevention services. This means that while you may initially be dealing with a CPS investigator employed directly by CPS, you may not be dealing with them for most of your case...
by jay.rosenthal@cpsprotect.com | Apr 4, 2024 | Knowledge Base, Subscribers Only
There’s a lot of confusion as to what constitutes a legitimate report of child maltreatment. We’ve seen many parents define a legitimate report based solely on whether they think it’s accurate in its suspicion- which is not how such reports are evaluated for...
by jay.rosenthal@cpsprotect.com | Mar 28, 2024 | Knowledge Base, Subscribers Only
As described in a prior article, Child Protective Services (CPS) agencies conduct a safety assessment in every child maltreatment investigation. Per the Child Abuse Prevention & Treatment Act (CAPTA), they also conduct a risk assessment and most CPS agencies have...
by jay.rosenthal@cpsprotect.com | Mar 21, 2024 | Knowledge Base, Subscribers Only
Many families feel they have been wronged by CPS- and no doubt, there are many that have been. The problem is that many laws and policies that govern CPS are extremely vague, which leads to many instances of: technically, it can be interpreted legal. This brings to...
