Many people think of CPS and ACS as selfless agencies that help innocent children avoid sexual abuse, physical abuse and all types of neglectful situation. There are many selfless hardworking CPS and ACS investigators who tirelessly work to prevent … [Read more...]
Be Wary of Child Protective Services (CPS) And the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS)
June 26, 2019 by
Removal of Children from Parents’ Home
January 16, 2019 by
In the five boroughs of the City of New York the Administration for Children's Services (hereinafter referred to as "ACS") is the investigatory agency that deals with child abuse and criminal proceedings. In the rest of the State of New York Child … [Read more...]
Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Unable to Show Parents Abused or Neglected Their Child
December 10, 2018 by
The Administration for Children's Services alleged both the parents and the paternal grandparents had abused a child, referred to as Isaac. The allegations brought by ACS were that both the parents and grandparents had inflicted or allowed to be … [Read more...]
Accused of Child Abuse or Neglect: What do you do?
November 1, 2018 by
Unfortunately, child abuse and child neglect are real issues in our society. Thousands of cases involving child abuse or child neglect are initiated each year by child abuse and child neglect protection agencies in the United States. What is Child … [Read more...]
A CPS or ACS Investigator has Contacted You:
October 24, 2018 by
What do you do now? There are two (2) ways that you can be contacted by an ACS or CPS investigator. They can call you on the phone or they can come to your house or apartment. The first thing you should do upon being contacted by the investigator is … [Read more...]
CPS and ACS Investigations: Fourth Amendment Rights
September 18, 2018 by
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution states: “The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrant shall issue, but upon … [Read more...]
ACS Neglect Petition Against Father Dismissed
August 20, 2018 by
Jacqueline Deane, a Judge sitting in the Family Court in Kings County, presided over a case where a father sought to dismiss a petition for child neglect brought by ACS (Administration for Children’s Services). The father claimed the petition … [Read more...]
VIDEO: ACS Denied the Ability to Remove A Child from Home Due to Domestic Violence
June 13, 2018 by
Elliot discusses a case in which ACS was denied the ability to remove a child from home due to domestic violence. … [Read more...]
VIDEO: What To Do If You Are Contacted By CPS
May 18, 2018 by
Elliot discusses what you should do if you are contacted by Child Protective Services in New York … [Read more...]
Surprise Visits by CPS and ACS Investigators
March 28, 2018 by
When an ACS (Administration for Children’s Services) or CPS (Child Protective Services) investigator knocks on a door in the middle of the night it is usually a shock to a family. Most mothers and fathers work hard to be the best possible parents … [Read more...]
