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RIGHTS WHEN BEING INVESTIGATED BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (“CPS”) OR ASSOCIATION FOR CHILD SERVICES (“ACS”)

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...]

When the CPS or ACS Investigator Shows up with the Police Officer

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Elliot Schlissel discusses what you should do if a CPS investigator shows up at your door. … [Read more...]

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