If someone maliciously calls Child Svcs on you, does it go on your record...?

Question

or can it count against you when applying for a job? Does is register on a background check or anything?

Answer 1

Scott L. got it...Ditto Dude!

or should I just say I agree with Scott L.? I do...

Answer 2

Forget the law suit - you can't afford the court costs if you lose.  You don't say if she had a good basis for her complaint. The report may have been made maliciously but it doesn't mean that the allegation isn't  true. As you know, Social Services will conduct an investigation.  If the complaint has no substance it will be dismissed.

Answer 3

It doesn't count against you in any way. I've never heard of a malicious call to Children Services, but you should be aware that if someone calls them - it isn't about you, it's about the welfare of a child.  People don't call DFS unless there are legitimate concerns, because it just makes them look bad.  You're not going to get into any trouble.  But, if you know who called - you should ask them why they called and what exactly they told them.  It might help make sense of the situation.

Good luck.

Answer 4

*shakes head in disgust*

maybe they need education on how stress can escalate your Chrohns (sis in law has this).  The c**p of it is.. that services and time for truly abused kids is wasted, while many people use cps as retaliation.. just as you said.  It is definitely a bullying tactic.

Results of any investigation are in your file..but no, that is not accessible job wise (unless trying for licensed child care maybe?)

You DO understand that you have every right to do a written statement, presenting YOUR side, and their admitting the reason? Take the upper road to be FACTUAL.. but at the same time, presenting your record of what has gone on.  No threats, as little anger as possible.. emphasize your intent to keep your child from being in the middle of conflict.  Keep a copy, and send it certified. If you mention the police conversation, then if they don't already have that, they can get it.

Another idea.. if you have a TRUSTED friend who is not malicious, etc.. you may consider doing a emergency power of attorney to that person. It is not the same as guardian or custody. If you need to be hospitalized, then it will insure that your friend has authority to care for the child, while you are sick (keeping the family away from opportunity to be hurtful).  

Answer 5

As long as you are not convicted of anything, then it should not affect applying for a job.  However, when it comes to social services, once you are on their radar, you always are...whether it is on file or not.  If your neighbor called them on you without any proof, then I would be filing a civil lawsuit against your neighbor.