Tag Archives: Child Protective Services

What Should I Do When Child Protective Services Knocks on My Door

October 4, 2004. I will remember that day for the rest of my life. For me, September 11, 2001 fades in comparison because October 4, 2004 was the day Child Protective Services (CPS) of Montgomery County, New York took my daughter away from me based on anonymous and false allegations. I finally got her back, […]

The Truth About Child Protective Services

If a woman were raped, would you call the Rape Crisis Center to investigate the crime and gather evidence to convict the rapist or would you call the cops? If someone breaks into your house, will you call the cops or would you call a social worker? If someone robs a convenience store, would you […]

An Overview of State Child Abuse and Neglect Registries

Almost everyone knows that each state maintains a sex offender registry, but few people know that each state also maintains a child abuse and neglect registry. While the sex offender registry serves a useful purpose in that it makes the public aware of convicted sex offenders, the nature of their crimes, and where they are […]

The Need for Child Protective Services Reform in the United States

Child Protective Services took my child in October 2004 based on false allegations. I had to fight to get her back and finally did, but not before Child Protective Services had caused great harm to my child and my family. While there have been attempts at child protective reform in recent years, there has not […]