Good luck to you CB, it's no wonder your anxiety is sky high. I think anyone would have anxiety. I think your visit with the social worker will go fine. From what I've heard, it's VERY unusual for kids the age of yours to be removed. I would want both of my children to be with me when the social worker is present so that they can hear what is going on. One, so they don't have anxiety and two, so that they know YOU are not in trouble and I feel strongly that YOU are not in trouble! I think you are correct believing the principle of your difficult child's school called cps. Whatever you do, do not be on the defensive! Listen and respond. Like I said earlier, I think the odds are very slim that the social worker would remove your children. I do hope you go up the ladder and report that principle who has caused you so much stress and expose her antics for the world to see. None of us are perfect and it is her responsibility to HELP you, not HURT you, BULLY you, STEAL from you, or BREAK INTO your HOME!!!! Please be at as much peace as you can tonight and tomorrow take some time and stand up for yourself. You have gotten some good advise and you NEED to follow it not only for yourself and your difficult child, but for the other families this criminal principle terrorizes.