whats the most that CPS can do?
827345
They should take you to a safe home where your father cannot hurt you.  They will ask a lot of questions of both you and your father.  They will probably take you to the hospital to make sure you are ok.
1150017
If you are in a situation where you are dealing with protective services you may need to make changes in your behavior as a parent.  I recommend reading any literature on early childhood development and seek counseling from a professional psychologist.  That being said you need to be careful as they may take your child away.  You should seek legal council if you are facing charges, as soon as possible.
578725
YES. DEPENDING ON AGE. YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO CONTROL YOUR KIDS.
40503
depends on the situation. I know kids who have emancipated themselves from their parents at the age of 17. As long as you have someone to stay with cps ought to be able to get off of your back. FYI: I'm a Texan too, proud and true!
235566
CPS does not arbitrarily take children from their parents. Either someone got arrested, complaints about abuse were filed and investigated, or living arrangements were dangerous for the child. Any way, the parents would have full knowlege of the proceedings.\n\nThis sounds like you are trying to find out why somebody else's child was taken. If you are closely related to the child, call CPS.
211465
Caregiver to several children. Including playing with them, teaching them basic skills, helping with bathroom breaks, deal with snacks. Must be able to work patiently with parents and remember specific details about the children's needs...
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.
293845
Generally speaking, of course they can.  What if the minor was being abused by a parent?
422768
I happen to have firsthand knowledge of both sides, and I'll be happy to share my opinion.  \n\nFirst, my children are adopted. They were taken from their birth family by CPS and put into foster care for 2 years before we adopted them.  While in foster care, both kids were abused- one sexually and one physically. \n\nI was a Social Worker for CPS.  I was on the Emergency Response Team, which means I was called out at any given time to investigate reported life-threatening situations.  There are a huge number of instances in which my time was wasted.  The parent disciplined the child, the neighbor sees it and calls CPS, etc...  However-  there was one case in particular that I will never forget:\n\nI was called to investigate a standard report of abuse.  When I arrived at the residence, the mother is at work and the child is nowhere to be seen.  After speaking with the boyfriend of the mother, it was fairly obvious that this was to be a bad scene.  To make a long story short I removed the little girl from the home that very day.  \n\nShe was 4 years old, and because of the injuries she sustained from being violated with a DINNER FORK- she will never be able to have children.  If CPS hadn't sent me out there, that little baby would be dead, and even worse her entire life would have been a living hell.  \n\nMy point is that CPS needs a major change.  They need less red tape and more workers who care.  However, I know for a fact that they saved at least ONE life and that makes them necessary, at least in my eyes.
514928
The Best program Is YOU.  Be there for them read for them, with them, and listen to them every night.  I found for my kids that was the best result
509668
Besides feeding the kids and general supervision, you'd probably do A LOT of cleaning up after them. And ending arguments, breaking up fight, and "He said"/"she said" stuff. Occasionally, one may need to contact CYS or some other agency if a kid is being abused outside of the facility. First aid is a big thing too.  \n\nYou may play games with the kids. Or supervise them. I play with the kids if we don't have many at the time. If there are a lot of kids, I only supervise.
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!
565741
the number that can be reachable tha most?
1029614
if they harm my child
836250
email me with the specifics of what kinds of questions you have to ask. i'll help if i can.\ni have worked in a prison, in a shelter for kids in the custody of CPS that have just been released from a juvenile detention center, as a bond agent, and currently work with defendants who have just been convicted. i have seen more than a few delinuents both juvenile and adult.
182273
babysitting should be most suitable for u!
1052306
CPS can't hold your kids, in most many states 48 hours or less, in my state none, without a court order! All motions and orders of the court, and especially a needed petition have to be given you.\n\nThe petition, the basis for the petition (usually found under the Child Protction Law) and the order of the court are required to be served on you by the police. A date is set for a preliminary hearing, in my state 72 hours. At that hearing CPS must show cause why your children were removed, an attorney is appointed for you and a GAL for the children! A date is set for am adjudicatory hearing (trial) within 30 days of the petition!\n\nCPS is required to look at a relative placement. Depending on what they find, that may not happen. That as well has to be explained to the court.\n\nRelative placements are no panacea, especially in cases of sexual abuse. Stidies have found  relative placements tend to make reunification longer and the person's required to complete cerrtain tasks, like counseling and parenting skills training, are less likely to do them!\n\nI suspect you know why your children were taken.\n\nBlaming CPS without telling us why is just an attack on cps to make them look bad!\n\nWhy don't you tell us the real reason?\n\nIf you really want help Email me!