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”)
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...]
Child Abuse and/or Child Neglect Reports
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...]
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...]
A CPS or ACS Investigator has Contacted You:
What do you do now? There are two (2) ways that you can be contacted by an ACS or CPS investigator. They can call you on the phone or they can come to your house or apartment. The first thing you should do upon being contacted by the investigator is … [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...]
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...]