There should be a list of the rights in the State of New York a parent or caretaker of children has in dealing with CPS or ACS. A parent of the child or children has no obligation without there being a court order, to permit CPS or ACS workers to … [Read more...]
RIGHTS WHEN BEING INVESTIGATED BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (“CPS”) OR ASSOCIATION FOR CHILD SERVICES (“ACS”)
May 17, 2023 by
When the CPS or ACS Investigator Shows up with the Police Officer
July 20, 2022 by
ACS and CPS investigators have been known to show up at parents homes knock on the door without warning and have a police officer standing next to them. In some situations a CPS or ACS investigator will ask a police officer to accompany them to a … [Read more...]
Video : Administration for Children’s Services ACS Unable to Show Parents Abused or Neglected Their Child
April 1, 2020 by
Elliot discusses a case in which Administration for Children’s Services ACS Unable to Show Parents Abused or Neglected Their Child. … [Read more...]
A CPS or ACS Investigator knocks on your door. What do you do?
February 17, 2020 by
Initiation of a child abuse or child neglect investigation usually starts by having a CPS or ACS worker knock on your door. The first response to a CPS or ACS worker knocking your door will be shock. Here are some tips to follow with regard to how … [Read more...]
CPS and ACS Investigations
December 30, 2019 by
Today there are many more filings with Child Protective Services (hereinafter referred to as "CPS") and the Administration for Children's Services (hereinafter referred to as 'ACS") then there were in past years. CPS operates in the suburbs and ACS … [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...]
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...]
Dealing with ACS and CPS Investigation
February 12, 2018 by
The Administration for Children’s Services (hereinafter referred to as “ACS”) and Child Protective Services (hereinafter referred to as “CPS”) investigate abuse and neglect allegations. Both of these agencies usually initiate investigations based … [Read more...]
ACS Fails to Prove Mother Caused Child’s Injuries
January 5, 2018 by
A lawsuit was brought by the Administration of Children’s Services(herein referred to as “ACS”) before Judge Sarah Cooper sitting in the Family Court of Bronx County. The preceding brought by ACS claimed Lisa A’s mother Eunis O and the babysitter … [Read more...]
VIDEO: What to Do If A CPS Investigator Shows Up At Your Door
June 12, 2017 by
Elliot Schlissel discusses what you should do if a CPS investigator shows up at your door. … [Read more...]
