Introduction
CPS is a controversial issue that seems to be growing with each passing day. Advocates Against CPS is an organization dedicated to helping families who have been involved with CPS stay together and protect children from abuse. The goal of the Texas Rights Organization is to help bring awareness to the problems with CPS and to help families stay together.
We want citizens to understand what’s happening, why it’s happening, and how they can help.
Different types of CPS cases
You may have heard that there are “good” and “bad” cases. In fact, there are different types of CPS cases.
- Child abuse and neglect. This can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional or verbal maltreatment (such as threats), or exposure to substance abuse.
- Sexual exploitation of a child (SEOC). This includes the production and distribution of child pornography by an adult male who has sex with children under 16 years old. It also includes other forms of sexual exploitation. Such as prostitution or commercial sex acts between adults and children under 18 years old for money.
CPS does not have the right to just show up at your house and take your children away
One thing to remember is that even if you think you may have done something wrong. If you have been going through a hard time. CPS does not have the right to just show up at your house and take your children away. Unless they have a court order saying they can do this.
If someone from CPS shows up at your door without any kind of warrant or court order. Then it is considered an illegal entry into someone’s home and illegal detention of children under 18. They need an official reason for being there in order for them to be allowed inside your home or yard.
It is important to know what your rights are as a parent
We all know as parents that we are not perfect. But when we feel like we are in a situation where we feel like our children are being taken away from us unfairly. It is important to know what your rights are as a parent.
Child Protective Services (CPS) can take away children from their homes for reasons such as neglect or abuse. If you have been contacted by CPS. There may be grounds for the removal of your child(ren). You may have rights under the law but if you do not understand them or follow through with them. Then they could result in harm being done to your family.
Making sure that CPS cannot come into your home without a legal warrant signed by a judge
The first step on your road to getting your child back is protecting yourself. Making sure that CPS cannot come into your home without a legal warrant signed by a judge.
You can do this by having a court order in place before they even show up at the door. If they come in anyway and attempt to take your children, fight back. CPS has been known to use excessive force against parents. Those resist them taking their children away from them.
You should be able to talk with an attorney
You should be able to talk with an attorney. Also, find out how you can best make sure that everyone knows what has happened and see if they agree with you or not. It may not be possible, but it’s worth trying.
Try not to become emotional but most importantly make sure you know what is going on at all times
If you’re new to the world of CPS. There’s a lot of information out there and it can be overwhelming. If you’re not prepared for it. The best thing that I’ve found is taking notes during my visit. So that way if something comes up later on in life when I need help again with my case or even just have friends that are going through their own experiences with CPS (which happens fairly often). Then they could explain things in terms of what happened from their perspective. Instead of just telling me about themselves which would give me less context and understanding than necessary. Because we’re all different people with different backgrounds who live lives very different from each other’s.”
Advocates Against CPS
Advocates Against CPS is a group of parents who have been fighting for their children’s right to a safe and loving environment. They work together to organize events, raise awareness about the dangers of CPS, and advocate for parents’ rights in courtrooms across the country.
The Advocates Against CPS website offers information on how you can get involved in this important movement by joining our email list or making a donation today.
In order for the system to work it needs more people like this caseworker whose mission is justice
In order for the system to work it needs more people like this caseworker whose mission is justice, not personal revenge or power. The more money that can be made on CPS workers, the less likely they are to do their job correctly and protect children from abuse.
The problem isn’t just in Austin but all over America. It starts with a culture of fear among front-line workers who feel pressure from above not only to get convictions but also to keep records clean so as not to raise any red flags about possible abuse cases down the road when it’s too late for those kids.
The more cases that are fought and won against DCF (CPS) the less power they have and the greater the likelihood of reform.
The more cases that are fought and won against DCF (CPS) the less power they have and the greater the likelihood of reform.
The issue is simple: if you have a case against CPS, then it means that you did something wrong which resulted in your child being taken away from you. This means they can’t keep doing what they’re doing because there will be consequences for their actions. And if this isn’t enough motivation to change things I don’t know what would be.
Advocacy is so important to do we need continued support
Advocacy is so important to do we need continued support. We are an all-volunteer organization and rely on the generosity of our community members, friends, and family for their financial contributions. Your tax-deductible donation can help make sure that children experiencing abuse or neglect receive the resources they need to succeed in school and life.
We also need volunteers who are willing to serve as mentors for children at risk of being removed from their homes by Child Protective Services (CPS). Mentors provide consistent supervision over the child while parents complete court-ordered services such as parenting classes or drug treatment programs.
Conclusion
The more people that join our cause, the more likely we will be able to make a difference. The worst-case scenario is when we lose a fight and CPS continues its practices as always. The best case scenario is when we win by making our voices heard, and helping others as they do so. Ultimately reforming CPS into something that protects children rather than hurting them through their misdeeds and mistreatment of parents.