Child Abuse/Neglect Archives - Page 4 of 13

CPS Investigation Delayed? What You Need to Know

February 5, 2018

Minding the Timeline CPS agencies must take care to investigate all referrals promptly. DCP&P (New Jersey’s CPS agency) policy mandates caseworkers conclude investigations within 60 days of a...

How New Jersey Caregivers Should Deal With Abuse Allegations

February 2, 2018

Anyone Can Be Accused of Abuse It’s not just parents who face child abuse allegations. Others involved in a child’s life, such as a caregiver or guardian, can...

Should I Believe My CPS Caseworkers?

January 30, 2018

Should You Trust CPS? CPS caseworkers must conduct investigations honestly and in good faith. They cannot lie to you to get information or lie under oath. However, communications...

Will CPS Talk to My Childcare Provider?

January 26, 2018

The Duty of Childcare Providers New Jersey childcare providers offer an essential service to parents. They are entrusted to keep children in their care safe from harm. They...

On the Record: Can CPS Record What I Say?

January 25, 2018

Your Right to Privacy Audio and video recording can be helpful in CPS cases. But both parents and CPS have to follow certain guidelines when recording. Caseworkers may...

The Burden of Proof in New Jersey CPS and Criminal Cases

January 24, 2018

Providing Proof You have to meet the burden of proof to prove a fact in a court of law. The burden of proof varies based on the type...

What Happens if CPS Disagrees With the Family Court?

January 18, 2018

Disagreeing With a Higher Power: The Family Court Many CPS cases do not involve the family court. In fact, CPS will only commence litigation if it has removed...

CPS Scare Tactics: Resisting Threats and Coercion

January 11, 2018

Intimidating With Intent The Internet is flooded with sites detailing CPS scare tactics. Likewise, you may have spoken with friends or family who’ve dealt with CPS and heard...

Leaving Kids in Cars: What Counts as Abuse?

January 5, 2018

The Media’s Portrayal Every summer, the media is rife with accounts of parents facing criminal charges for leaving their children in hot cars unattended. Children can quickly overheat...

Factors in Safety and Risk Assessments

January 3, 2018

Assessing the Situation During a child abuse investigation, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (New Jersey’s CPS agency) may conduct child safety assessments and family risk assessments....

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