What happens after child protective servises is called?

Question

What process is taken? What are the requirements to remove a child from a home, and if the child is removed where do they go? Can they then live with other family members? Are there requirements? Please help?

Answer 1

It is preferred that children live with a family member. If none can be found then they go to a foster home. Then the parents will have to go through a family services judge to determine a plan for the parents to get the children back. The process could take about a year and a half. It depends on the circumstances. The parents do need to meet the criteria. If they fail in something then they start the process over again. For very serious circumstances such as sexual abuse the parents rights could be terminated by the judge and the children will be eligible for adoption. It is preferred they stay with family first. The other family member may have to take a class through family services.

Answer 2

They will come out and investigate the child's living conditions, make sure there is food in the house, etc. They won't remove the child unless there is some type of abuse that is proven as well as visible on the child's behalf. After that, your information stays in their system, and if you do the slightest thing, even spank your child, they will remove the child from the home and take them to a relatives house. In the event a relative is not available they will take them to either a group or foster home. They also may drug test the parent if they feel like they need to.

Answer 3

Anytime a report is made to child services, a representative of that department is required to do a "home visit" to determine if the allegations are or are not founded.   The child is questioned about the allegations, as well as other interested parties.   If it is deemed the allegations are indeed founded, the child is removed from the home by the child services offices.  If there are family members willing to take the child into the home, and they are deemed "eligible" by the agency, the child will be placed into the home of said family member.  If no such member is willing or "fit", the child will then be placed into child services custody.  Hope this helps.

Answer 4

if agents feel the living conditions are unsafe or harmful to the child, they might take them away. If you smoke meth, have a cocaine haven, more likely bye- bye.

Answer 5

This happened to someone I know. They would have to come to the house and investigate. Then, if they thought there was reason to remove the child from the home, like abuse or neglect, they would do so. If there was a family member who wanted to care for the child temporarily they could ( they do home visits to make sure that is a safe place for the child to stay) otherwise they would be put in foster care.  

Answer 6

Ok.. So each State is different. I do know that in California... They will come out and do a home visit. They will talk to you about the reason they have been called. They will do a walk through your house. They will make sure you have all your utilities on, the children have a clean safe place to sleep, make sure the house is clean, food for the children to eat and a way to prepare it. If CPS was called about Physical abuse they will examine the children for bruising and speak to the children individually.

Ok.. If the kids are removed from the home.. They first will be placed in a Shelter home.(Temporary Foster Home) CPS will look for a family member but not always right away. You will need to speak up if they plan and taking the children right away. Even Grandparents homes have to be checked before children are placed.

The best thing to do is... If cps was called they have to by law do a home visit. Make sure the house is spotless and all the things I said are done.. CPS will usually have you sign a contract agreeing to follow rules set forth by them and you. They don't take kids unless there is a immediate threat. Most kids thrown in to Foster care are due to parents drug use and or incarceration. If you would like to talk one on one. Please e-mail me at [e-mail] visit my Former Foster Care Web Site... www.myspace.com/ohanaprogramsinc

Answer 7

I t would all depend on the situation. If the worker feels that an issue can be rectified, ie: dirty house, child with no close on, ect., then the parent(s) will have a certain amount of time to fix the issue. If is is obvious, ie: abuse, abandonent, neglect, ect., that the children will not be safe then the worker will remove the child but an officer must be present when doing so.

If the parent(s) don't comply the child will be removed and placed in a temp foster home and the case will be taken in front of a judge. An attorney should be apointed to both parents. The parent(s) will be given a case plan to complete in order to regain custody of the child(ren). Visitations will be arranged and so on and so forth. There is a time frame in which the case plan can be completed, usually 1 year, and if the case worker and judge feel that substancial improvements are made the reunification will begin. If the Parent(s) do not comply with the case plan then other actions will be taken like permanent placement, adoption, and revolking the perental rights.

If there is family member that can take the child(ren) then an investigation will be done by the case worker which consists of a background check, Home inspection and to see if the fmily member is able to physicaly and financialy care for the child(ren). Depending on the state there may be more requirements. In most states the family member has to be a grandparent of the child(ren), parents siblings, or even parents grandparents. And they will be issued a check each month to help out with the extra expenses.

If this is a situation you are going through then I would suggest that you follow through with everything that is asked of you. Those childern are worth more then what ever life it is that you have chosen for yourself and look up to you as their hero. What ever happens to them they will most likely end up repeating it when they are older. If you stay strong and fight they will learn to do the same. But if you give up...well just emagine how you would feel if someone you are dependant on and look up to was to give up on you when you needed them most.

If you are a person thinking of contacting social services on another family then please really think about it. Is it in the best interest of the children? Is there something you can do for help or support? And alway remember the children are the ones that hurt the most out of any experience like this. If you have tried everything you possibly can then do call. A better home for the child(ren) is always in the best interest of the child(ren).

A mother and father are Gods in the eyes of a child.

Answer 8

It  depends  on  situation  and  observation  of  first  worker  to  answer  call.  If  children  found  alone,  no  food,  in  filth,  drugs apparant,  danger  situation,  they  are  removed  immediatly to    a  hospital  or foster  home.  Arrangemments  can be  made  for  a  relative  if  approved  at  a hearing  usually  very  soon  after  being  removed.  Intersted  party  will be  investigated  where  child sleeps, stays, financial  needs, medical  care,  so  on , for  their  safety. Neighbors  and  any  one  else  who  had  contact  with  children  may  also  be  questioned for the  case.