Here is a list of things you should avoid doing to eliminate a potential of the children being taken from you by CPS or ACS: Do not punish your child by using physical violence Do not leave your children alone in your home unsupervised … [Read more...]
The Knock On Your Door By A CPS or ACS Investigator
November 28, 2023 by
When a CPS or ACS investigator comes to your door don't let them in! Some of the people who will read this article may find the above-referenced comment hard to understand. The standard things CPS and ACS workers like to do is come into your house … [Read more...]
CPS and ACS Investigation
November 22, 2023 by
Child Protective Services ("CPS") or the Association for Child Services ("ACS") is not on your side. CPS and ACS Investigator's jobs involve protecting children from their family members. They'll come to your house in the evening. They'll knock on … [Read more...]
RIGHTS WHEN BEING INVESTIGATED BY CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (“CPS”) OR ASSOCIATION FOR CHILD SERVICES (“ACS”)
May 17, 2023 by
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
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...]
