Child Abuse Child abuse encompasses serious harm committed against children or a child who is abused by a parent or other legally responsible individual when they inflict upon the child serious physical injury. Other examples of child abuse are … [Read more...]
Fair Hearings Regarding Individuals Who Have Been Indicated For Child Abuse or Child Neglect
October 26, 2022 by
Fair hearings are take place before an Administrative Law Judge. Child Protective Services “CPS” or Administration for Children’s Services “ACS” is represented by an Assistant County Attorney or Assistant Corporation Counsel in all of these … [Read more...]
Who Reports Families to ACS and CPS?
June 30, 2022 by
Friends, family members, neighbors or individuals who have axes to grind against you can report you to ACS or CPS for child abuse and/or child neglect. Mandatory Reporter Of Child Abuse and Child Neglect There are individuals who are considered … [Read more...]
What are the Administration for Children Services and Child Protective Services (ACS & CPS)
June 23, 2022 by
ACS and CPS are governmental run agencies. They are charged with investigating reports involving allegations of child neglect and child abuse. The investigators for ACS and CPS are assigned cases where reports of abuse or neglect have been made. When … [Read more...]
Defense Against ACS Allegations of Child Abuse or Child Neglect
April 19, 2022 by
This is how a CPS or ACS case starts. You receive a knock on your door. There's an investigator from CPS or ACS at the other side of your door. They advise you someone has filed a complaint against either you or the children's other parent. The … [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...]
Parental Guide to handling child abuse or child neglect investigations
February 27, 2020 by
Do not argue with the investigator It may be a natural reaction to tell the investigator where to go. Don't do it. Be polite, courteous and strong. You may be correct in being angry. However, the investigator is just doing their job. Don't abuse … [Read more...]
Parents’ Guide to handling child abuse or child neglect investigations
February 23, 2020 by
Hopefully you will never be the subject of a child abuse investigation. However, if you are here are some tips to follow with regard to what you should do, how you should handle yourself and what you should say and what you should not say. No matter … [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...]
Child Abuse and/or Child Neglect Reports
February 9, 2020 by
Individuals filing a report regarding child abuse or child neglect do not have to worry as to their name being disclosed to the individuals who are accused of the child abuse or child neglect. This is because all information as to who reports child … [Read more...]
