Seems this is the required time for OCS to make their federal dollars on the lives of our families and children. ageing out of system and sueing cps for ruining their lives. Michigan law says that CPS personnel are immune and thats it. My daughter was arrested a few months ago for felony possession of a narcotic and conspiring to kill me. I have completed a drug treatment program, graduated it, was in a residential home for five months,lived in a SLE for three,continued outpatient programs, AA meetings,NA meetings,consoling, Dyad Therapy, parenting classes,anger management classes, have had a job for a whole year live on my own supporting myself and taking care of grandmother who is blind and a diabetic, what makes me a mother who is unfit. Thanks Amber for the support and advice! I did not have CPS, but a hearing officer, wise person, and a district judge. Can I still sue now??? Her older sister established a relationship with me when she was 18, but the younger, never! Thats all! i need to speak to a lawyer that could possibly help me to prove cps falsefied documents about me there for causing my grand babies to get adoptd under false pretenses. Sanctions. After two years they just rekidnapped my 4 and 6 year old daughters a second time because my wife and i wont go to more therapy and classes. I want to sue cps in my county for damages, I also would like to try and have the findings(minor emotional and minor neglet) overturned. CPS kept insisting because I was on pain meds I was incapable of taking care of my kids. At a detention hearing, CPS only has to make a prima facie showing of evidence, meaning that children can be legally detained from their parents with very little proof. i dont get to see them. Now there placed. My PAS daughter was taken from me by her father when she was about seven, and now is 30 years of age. Please keep in mind I have not even been informed. Also check out this page: Child Custody and CPS. Obtain Justice Through a False Allegations Civil Lawsuit. A thorough investigation of all potentially relevant information may even help disprove probable cause. Unless this happened to you you have no idea. If your case is open look for a family law attorney and if you case is closed, look for a civil rights attorney to sue in federal court. there are outlandish tale of my homes hazzardous to disrepair that can be proven to be a lie with just a second glance at the statements of DCF She would not so muuch as see what I was talking about. If possible please go see some family law attorneys see if you can get a free initial consultation and maybe there will be one willing to advise you and work within your budget. You may need to consult a legal advisor on this one, but I will share my personal experience with CPS to go over their protocols and actions to ease any worries you may have. no therapists agreed i did anything wrong. I asked why, She did not know. I did what she said and they gave me a date when to come in. Thank you. I was told that CPS is a money making business and I am assuming that this is right because they went as far as trying to take my kids from me while I was carrying them and living in Florida. At times paralyzing. grandparents deserve rights, afterall, we are thier family and no one loves them more than us. yup kids were taken over kitchen remodel. I bet he never sent them in. They were in favor of giving us our grandchildren. Depending on the complaint, the Department of Human Services (DHS) may choose to investigate whether it has any truth or not. It occurs to me that CPS must watse a lot of time and resources investigating due to spurned family, past lovers . ***Conclusion*** If your going through a divorce custody battle or have any other concerns for a child DO NOT CALL THE POLICE, OR CPS under any circumstances! "/> Have you had any luck getting your grandchildren? So we put her in the hospital. These charges might allege someone committed an assault, damaged property, bribed an official, or stole money. Unfortunately we battled it out for over 17 months just trying to get my grandson back home. Help me please, past legal and personal history is now surmounting. They claim to have experience with OCS and with Child Advocacy and know all the tricks, but state OCS is hard to fight. I would like to comment to Erins question, too! Youre welcome to register on the board and post your angst there as Im sure many will identify with your sorrow. That social worker Rhonda Waring,,,,,,,,,,shel get hers in court. I havent worked a full time job in about 2 years, and my 14 year old fresh mouthed son..well, he gets away scott free!////////I hope he enjoys foster care as he couldnt stand up and say the truth about the day i kicked him out. And he then said he would speak up for me if i needed him too. The pediatrician also made excuses to avoid showing up in court to testify . Can I press charges against someone for making a false report through Child Protective Services? Identify the statements you believe to be perjury. I didnt know they refused to admit any wrongdoing because they would have been admitting liability. Angela, since your CPS case is closed you can take this to family court. If you are facing a false CPS report, you have options. I ended up publishing the whole thing in a weekly newspaper (they divided it into three parts and published one part each week) and then dropped it because I was too busy taking care of the baby who had been returned to me, and her younger brother. I am having a hard time finding an Attorney willing to fight the judical system. My CPS case was closed. After proving an accusation of child abuse to be false, the accused parent may then proceed to file a claim for sanctions against the accuser. We have lived in Dallas for six years and are still currently residents of Dallas County. http://forum.fightcps.com, What is the time limit on sueing in federal court? It was hard at times but I did it.. For the past year and a half I have been working part time as a domestic violence counselor. 1. Staff must agree that the caretaker identified by the parent has the ability to provide a safe, healthy environment for the child. You could go to the county courthouse and look for other lawsuits filed against the department of social services, and look at the cases to see what lawyer filed them. He then said I had alot of knowledge of a drug that would not have been there without my abuse of. What should I do here? She was given the go ahead just to allow the situation to become over. They will say it isnt up to them to decide, because the judge already did. Miller v. U.S. That way youd get someone with some experience in suing that agency. My kids were taken 5 years ago & my daughter finally told me she & her younger sister were touched! I even told him that the child advocate told me to lie and say i was using drugs in order to get accepted in rehab. . Michigan girl, federal court doesnt go by Michigan law even if the court is situated in that state. We did find an attny in San Diego that will sue san bernadino county. Record everything (but check what state laws say first). Considering doing The Any Country Foreign Bride Thing?. After that i then turned to the child advocate which was there with me and said they dont want to accept me cause I told him the truth that i dont use drugs.she just looked at me and well lets go. The one attorney you talked to may be married to a CPS worker and might not want anyone to know they can sue! I feel I was set up by OCS and the Court System. & still no difference upon passing drug screening not 1 but 2 before she even left because of an unbelief of mistake. What is the sol to sue csb I live in Ohio. Cps took my son from school trying to say I go around scratching my child and its Friday and cant do anything till Monday because there off. Upon completely the search she informed me of sheltering my kids due to a knife on the floor in my bedroom & pocket knives found in a sock drawer. Linda I hope you are the answer to my prayers. I need help and I need it quick I have been fighting to get custody of my cousion since October 2011 I went to cps and asked for a home study and to have my finger prints done they just keep blowing me off so I file a tem for custody and I didnt file the pros cuter so they threw my forms out but before that happen the judge did make them give me a home study after passing my finger prints and home study they still made me follow up with the court instead of placing him in are home so I got a lawyer and we went to court only to have the judge give them pc and and say he doesnt want to choice between me the biolog family member and the foster parents whom had him from birth and formed a bond I just feel I havent been done fare he is are family and belongs with us what else can I do PLEASE Help in ohio. (also coming to be a mama again) & spending countless time & testing to prove the gift of a new life without the abuse these children suffered from their maternal family. Any way We arrived for court & was again shocked by the finding of neglect or abuse to be pesent. I am finally submitting complaints in the proper way. Then we find out today this is becuz she was again sexually assaulted while in cps care. }, { People still won't believe it until it happens to them.a }, { They won't ever admit to it. The attorneys do not even take a case like that because they know they wont win. I came to this site trying to find if there is any precadence of children who were falsly taken. one of the workers that came n took the first child was having an affair with my cousins husband and the acual case worker is the daughter in law of a woman that i had gotten repremanded for releasing private info about me while i had a stay in the hospital, she was my counselor. we were not able to appeal at the time because we were in a sever custody dispute with my ex, and each had false criminal charges we were facing (now dismissed) we were already paying 3 different attorneys. Also docket stated I do not understand my step daughters mental illness. Our kids were taken Feb 8 without warrant, and without any verbal or written safety order(whatever that is). (DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT IT!) My son was sent to Nebraska and he hasnt been able to see or visit family for 3 yrs and recently he snapped and ran away and hes out there somewhere in Nebraska and we have no clue where. Perhaps what we should do is initiate a class action lawsuit. Children are gifts, not possessions. He as well has 2 IEPs that doesnt appear to belong to his record there was that much change in him.) Anyways thats a bit of defirmation of my character as far as I am concerned. Original Date: December 2011 Revised Date: June 9, 2022 Policy Review: June 9, 2026 Approved by: Frank Ordway, Chief of Staff Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance on conducting investigations when intakes are screened-in with allegations of child abuse or neglect (CA/N) or when children or youth are believed to be at imminent risk of harm. Im not being sarcastic I have just been told so many times to deal with it that Im thinking perhaps nothing can be done. I am grandparent who was raising her granddaughter. Child Abuse Hotline Number: 1-800-342-3720. Linda my name is Lacey. Usually the time limit is two years. We also believe that CPS and other government entities are involved and are making it seem that we are not lived in Dallas or have moved out of the state of Texas. They were investigat. But my question, as their mother went through all the court appointed attourneys she was allowed and didnt have the resourses to hire more. We want to stop this before it gets worse. How they can just twist your words around and make it out like your some kind of monster? Hi Nick good luck with your litigation against CPS! They have lied, manipulation evaluations, gave me two lawyers who did absolutely nothing but make things worse for for the first 2 years. I have enough money saved to hire a attorney. It's up to the police to investigate the complaint and take the appropriate action. Whats worse? Hopefully this works and requires them to call ahead of time before just dropping in as though Ive got nothing better to do. The accusation was unfounded, entirely, and while she has a good idea of who did and why, she doesn't know because CPS cannot tell her. i did everything cps wanted me to do in order for me to get my kids back, i relied in the system but my in law family keep on making up lies against me. It WILL come up missing. The Voice of Americas Families. Consult a personal injury attorney in your area for more precise information, as every state has different laws. (a) If a party to a pending suit affecting the parent-child relationship makes a report alleging child abuse by another party to the suit that the reporting party knows lacks a factual foundation, the court shall deem the report to be a knowingly false report. The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services has launched 855-O-H-CHILD (855-642-4453), an automated telephone directory that will link callers directly to a child welfare or law enforcement office in their county. the accusation.My husband molested our granddaughter. You dont just write down your imaginations and expect them to go far in court. Have you heard of Brown & Duncan from Hammond, LA? it spirreled out of control after that. I dont abuse it. The one doing the reporting must have "willingly" or "intentionally" made a false report of child abuse or neglect to CPS. Its a scary place to be and you are not alone. Ive missed my girls growing up because of them. DCF has to take every report seriously, even if it is a false report. Its time to gather together and end this CPS monster. Basically we are on our own. I rrecently met the caseworker & asked what the accusation was of. People perjure themselves if they make a false or misleading statement under oath, or sign a document that they know to contain false or misleading statements. I have custody of her Dad and I are not married and actually I am still married to my ex have been for 16 years now. My daughter at some point said I gave her drugs and alcohol. Watch this video: An Attorneys Advice on Protecting Your Family By Gathering Data. Once again how do my children know these things? If this false accusation leads to a courtroom trial, the penalty is severe. Deborah, I can identify I have a PAS daughter and even after all these years she will not talk to me, so I totally understand your grief. Here in Oregon, the first thing I learned was- before suing CPS, I had to exhaust the Grievance process. Parents have a right to direct the care, control, and upbringing of their In the State of Michigan my son was put into foster care when the case worker lied to the judge and said there was no other family in the area willing to take him. He went after custody of our daughter and won by lying and paying the neighbor lady and her daughter who he has had sexual relations with to lie in court. Go on your state child abuse registry or google it. Lorin, if they dont take your children or take you to court you dont have to do anything. But just go along with the process, proven myselff remedied upon their involvement, She also told me I would not be getting my kids that soon but she was filing for custody on the next court date. Under Texas Family Code 261.107, making a false report of child abuse with the intent to deceive is a state jail felony. I was told by the Prosecutor who convicted the foster father that I could file a civil suit against the State of Michigan and CPS but was later told by an attorney that they have immunity and I cant do anything. A second offense increases to a Class 6 felony if convicted. And this case was in Houston and Im from new Orleans another reason why I believe things went the way they did. Thanks, Michelle. Under California Penal Code 148.3, individuals that report false incidents of child abuse and maltreatment may be guilty of a third-degree class A . And I have lots of questions that I need to ask about things, the orange county DCS took my kids because i miss 4 doctor apointments out of makeing it to like 150 of them, the social worker is twisting me and my husban words up in his reports makeing it look like we are crazy and a need of some mentel help they gave three of our kids back and is trying to build a case with the other three im lost now because they want us to admit we are the bad parents and monsters who they are putting in their court reports. Its scary isnt it? they gave me 2 options See my page about Child Custody Battles and CPS. Any one in Louisiana? My son daycare reported to CPS that my sracthes on his face. It was someone completely different not related to her. Happens all the time. I have my daughter backbut how can I just let these people do this to us??? We have an attorney who is researching our chances of successful litigation against DHS. My docs have me on antidepressant and anxiety meds. Please help, I feel like people I tell this too think I am lying because they think nobody would act like this especially the govt. They said they are looking at reunification as long as my sig other jumps through there hoops counceling, ua tests, alchohol treatment classes because before his ex accused him of being an alchoholic so he has to comply. You are on this page: Child Protective Services FAQ. I have concerns because My son has mental issues, substance abuse and his father doesent have a plan in place. i need some help i havent seen my kids for 2 years they took all 3 of my kids away. You never know thats why youll need to interview a lot of lawyers then choose the right one for your case! Our precious grandchilren love us and we love and miss them soo very much. That's April Rodgers, 23, and her boyfriend, Corey Chaney, 25. I was notified on Thursday that my 11 year old son was interviewed by CPS for over an hour and a half at school. Civil Liability for False Police Reports The law 3 reads: (1) A person commits the offense of making a false report of child abuse if, with the intent to influence a custody, parenting time, visitation or child support decision, the person: (a) Makes a false report of child abuse to the Department of Human Services or a law enforcement agency . the worker that were involved should not have had anything to do with the case due to a conflic of intrest. You can start a search for more legal document . I know it sounds expensive but the recording device plugs into your phone is $23 dollars, and the digital recorder that can be downloaded to the computer is another $30. After a police visit due to noise complaint, our case was opened when police suspected me of drug use while me and mom were both home with kids. { You worked for them for 24 years, meaning you did horrific things to earn a living and you want to play victim? my blood is thier blood and my heart belong to my grandkids! Eventhough it was never done in the presence of the children. I am just heartbroken because cps promised to help us with services but didnt do anything, and even had hippa violations (shared info with my ex about statements made to a therapist from my other children myself and husband) which he used to gain temp custody. Its called Family Connections Its a terrific program and it shows your willing to learn about your daughters condition and how to best handle it to reduce the number of incidences. any help out there? The judge believe my daughter due to she has attorney and I didnt have attorney. name still being dragged around as bad mother years later and son agrees to manipulation toward the system and sent a letter to the state. You will need to draft your own documents using whatever details are pertinent to your case. please help 716 224 2991. Where can I find the laws pertaining to Child Protective Services and Social Services? No last names. This was a 21 month old perfect child. Tabitha thought she didnt have to pay childsupport. Well I have five kids that were taken by cps and I really feel that they screwed me because the things that they said were not true. She informed me that the original case worker quit and the case was given to her. If the caseworker thought there was serious child abuse going on the children would not be sent home. For more information about how we can help you with your unique situation, please get in touch with us today. Most people only have cell phones these days. We have the lousy court appointed lawyer for juevanile court but i want to take this a step further. Generally, if a case goes to court, the judge orders parenting classes and the psychiatric evaluation for both parents, not just one. Ultimately he claimed his tax dollars paid my bills, by my SSI of a disability. She then looked at me with a EWW appearance & said well, by lasw u have n choice in what I can do. I remember back in 1989-90, writing a long civil rights complaint, and sending it to bureaucrats who were supposed to read it and protect my rights. False CPS reports are considered a low-level misdemeanor, and even felonies in some states. How False Allegations in Custody Cases Impact Children. They wont even accept Bday or Christmas gifts. i need help. As far as the lawyer is concerned we live in AZ the only lawyers who will step foot in CPS court are the ones appointed by the court to defend you. But also they put on the docket that my step daughter was molested by her cousin who she has never even meet. I also got another device that plugs into my cell phone for around $30. Under California law, a conviction can land you in a county jail for up to six months, in addition to fines, possible probation, counseling, and/or community service . My Cps worker and one of the law guardians and the one particular atty the dept had are three people my atty said have been responsible for doing things like this to others before me. I have heard of attorney Brown who was supposed to sue OCS on behalf of a family whose two young sons were taken by OCS on false allegations and they kept them in the system for six months! His casewrokers in MI are horrific, attorney is nothelping him, when people who try to help him get close they change everything and Im being told I cant do anything my rights have been terminated. I have bi polar 2 undefined in otherwords I do not have the extreme highs and psychosis that some bi polar people do. Required fields are marked *. he also called the cops against me saying lies. }, { same here Nebraska is faulty as heck down here }, { hey we should talk as I want to do the same with Nebraska. She interviewed my daughter on Monday as well as my ex husband. This little device looks very much like a speaker and it will still require the digital recorder. When the report matches DCF's criteria for abuse or neglect, they will file a 51A report. he would believe also i word i was saying. Without probable cause, the judge may even dismiss the case before trial. But as soon as I heard drug use I volenteered testing or whatever to prove once again the abilitty to prove wrong the need for DCF involvement. They are giving you a service plan because theyre concerned about all the people living in your home. any remedies? I want to sue CPS in Los Angeles County. Iam very upset they have no court order and iam nor a unfit mom at all. My visitation orders never where sent to me and the grandmother literally thinks that she is the mother will not pick up my calls and i have not seen my daughter at all for a month only three times. a The local police who were his friends did nothing and the reports never made it to the prosecuting attorneys office. 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