In extreme cases the Family Court may consider the termination of parental rights as a result of CPS or ACS investigations. A decision of this nature permanently ends the legal relationship between the parent and the child. The Courts only take this … [Read more...]
Frequently Asked Questions Involving CPS or ACS Investigations
May 6, 2026 by
Question: How long does a CPS or ACS investigation take place? Answer: After allegations of child abuse, child neglect or maltreatment are made, CPS or ACS have up to 60 days to investigate the case to determine whether it is unfounded or … [Read more...]
CPS or ACS Investigations
April 27, 2026 by
If allegations of child abuse or child neglect are made to CPS or ACS an investigation will ensue. You are not legally obligated to cooperate with a CPS or ACS worker unless there is a Court Order on the case. In most situations it is in your best … [Read more...]
CPS AND ACS CONFERENCES
March 1, 2026 by
During the course of an CPS or ACS investigation, the investigator for the agency may ask you to attend a conference regarding the investigation. To start with, you should not go to any of these conferences unless you are represented by an attorney. … [Read more...]
REASONABLE SUSPICION IS THE STANDARD
January 29, 2026 by
For ACS or CPS to initiate an investigation there only has to be what they refer to as reasonable suspicion that there is suspected child abuse. child maltreatment or child neglect. Reasonable cause is interpreted by CPS or ACS as any person making … [Read more...]
WHAT CPS AND ACS CAN DO IN NEW YORK
October 21, 2025 by
Child Protective Services (CPS) and Association for Child Services (ACS) operate as part of the Office of Children and Family Services. Their primary responsibility deals with investigating reports of alleged child abuse or child neglect. In some … [Read more...]
The Traumatizing Effect of ACS and CPS Investigations
March 12, 2025 by
When a family has an interaction with ACS or CPS, the investigations by these agencies can have significant consequences on parents and their children. ACS and CPS are technically child welfare agencies. However, they end up serving as a policing … [Read more...]
