Posted by Jomo Stewart | Jan 18, 2023 |
When an emergency referral is made to CPS, it is usually an āEmergency Responseā social worker (a.k.a. ER Worker) who assesses the potential risk and danger to the child and decides whether the risk to the child requires an in-person immediate investigation.
Know the Law!
California Welfare &...
Posted by Jomo Stewart | Jan 09, 2023 |
The Juvenile Court Judge may not incarcerate a Parent solely for their failure to satisfy aspects of a voluntary reunification Case Plan. (In re Nolan W. (Cal. 2009), 45 Cal. 4th 1217). However, if you fail to comply with your case plan the Judge does have the remedy and power to terminate your r...
Posted by Jomo Stewart | Dec 30, 2022 |
The fact that Marijuana Use in California is Legal does not mean that it cannot create a risk of harm to your children. (In re Alexis E. (2009) 171 Cal.App.4th 438, 452)
That is, even legal use of Marijuana can be abuse if it presents a risk of harm to your kids. (Amy P. v. Jonathan P., 2022 Ca...
Posted by Jomo Stewart | Jun 07, 2022 |
Positive Toxicology Babies (Pos Tox Babies)
A positive toxicology screen for drugs or alcohol in a newborn baby is not in and of itself sufficient for a CPS Referral or CPS Report for child abuse or child neglect (California Penal Code Section 11165.13)
However, many Hospitals make a CPS Refe...
Posted by Jomo Stewart | Jun 05, 2022 |
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
ANYONE can make a CPS Report against YOU to CPS even if it is not true. Moreover, under California law, the person making the report can remain anonymous. (Penal Code section 11167) Therefore, it is common that people make false reports to CPS, especially when there are Divorce ...