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Seattle child services question: pending homelessness for 2 undocumented children... [more inside]
posted by tristeza on Aug 18, 2012 - 5 answers

What legal avenues exist for blocking a potentially negligent relative foster parent arrangement? New parents reside in Southeast Asia. Special snowflake details within. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 1, 2012 - 9 answers

I have a reasonable suspicion that a friend is abusing her two-year-old son. This same friend is also pregnant with her second child. I have been observing her behavior for several months now and I am as sure as I can be without direct proof that she is harming both of her children. I know that calling Child Protective Services is a HUGE deal, but I am generally very concerned about the health and safety of these kids. Please help me make the most difficult decision of my life thus far. Should I call Child Protective Services? Yes, I am a parent myself and so yes, I know that if I am wrong, that it would be life shattering. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 8, 2010 - 79 answers

I was reported to CPS. The case was closed, but now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 21, 2010 - 10 answers

Does anyone have experience with Waters Elementary School in the Chicago Public School system? [more inside]
posted by true on Nov 19, 2008 - 4 answers

I think they just need to grow up, but do family members need an intervention and/or CPS called on them? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 8, 2008 - 14 answers

ChildNeglectFilter: The new neighbor children have started coming to our door every day, desperately needing attention. What should (or can) we do? [mi] [more inside]
posted by butternut on Nov 30, 2004 - 26 answers