As a parent, you hoped never to have to meet with Child Protective Services. All you have ever wanted was to provide a safe, loving home for your children. But now something has led to that meeting, and you’re worried about losing your kids. How can you prepare for...
How CPS can legally kidnap your child
You may have heard the horror stories of children ripped from loving parents by the Texas Child Protective Service (CPS) because of miscommunication, spurious allegations or an unforeseen accident. You never expected it could happen to you, your child or your family...
Understanding the mandatory reporting law in Texas
If someone reported you to Child Protective Services (CPS) for alleged abuse or neglect, it may be easy to assume that they’re trying to hurt you or get back at you for something. However, it’s important to look at who made the report. Under Texas law, people in...
Parental rights during a CPS visit
Individuals in Texas should be aware of their rights during a Child Protective Services investigation. When a CPS agent arrives at their house, parents have the right to deny them entry. However, this typically only delays — not prevents — the investigation. Rather...
A report notes problems with child protective services
Protecting the welfare of a child sometimes rests with the state. The home and living conditions for a child might prove too dangerous for them to remain there, so the state of Texas takes custody to keep the child safe. However, not all reports about Child Protective...
How to get through a child abuse investigation
During a custody battle, parents may face claims that they abuse their children. While Texas courts won't hesitate to limit an abusive parent's rights to his or her child, they also know that false claims aren't uncommon. Therefore, the court will conduct an...
Parents have rights while being investigated
If child protective services, or CPS, believes that a child in Texas or anywhere else may be in danger, it will launch an investigation. However, investigators cannot do whatever they please while looking into the situation. Parents are allowed to ask what they are...
Mistaken cases of child abuse can cause CPS to come knocking
One of the worst nightmares any family can face in Texas is losing their children to Child Protective Services. Sometimes well-meaning professionals, friends and even family members may report instances as abuse that were legitimate accidents. According to NBC News,...
Why might I get a visit from CPS?
It can be alarming to get a visit from Texas Child Protective Services. It often comes unexpectedly. You may be unaware of why they would even show up. The usual reason for a CPS visit, according to the Texas Children's Commission is a call reporting abuse or neglect...
What is the disproportionality issue with CPS?
Texas Child Protective Services has been battling a lot of bad press. The system is overloaded, just like the rest of the country. The number of children in foster care is outrageous. However, CPS tries to do its job to protect children to the best of its ability,...