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<blockquote data-quote="AnnieO" data-source="post: 437044" data-attributes="member: 6705"><p>Well... It all starts with someone calling CPS.</p><p></p><p>Now, depending on the severity of the charge, they may show up unannounced, or they may call and schedule an appointment. If they are told there is dog doo in your house, and it's totally filthy, and there are drugs? They'll show up unannounced. If it's a case of "so and so said such and such", they'll schedule.</p><p></p><p>With Wee and cgfg? Unless someone actually GETS HURT? They'll schedule. Probably. You <em>do</em> live in a different state than I do.</p><p></p><p>My suggestion for dealing with them is... Stay calm. They look for nervousness and other indicators that you might be hiding something. Answer their questions - if you don't know, say so. If you need to look something up (name or phone number of doctor), tell them so - and then do it. They may ask for a release to speak with doctors, etc. Sign it!</p><p></p><p>If you have concerns, tell them while they are there. Try to sound worried, but not hysterical.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you get their business card, in case you think of something. You'd be surprised how often this happens.</p><p></p><p>Heck, you can always start the ball rolling. It may not go anywhere. But it's something to consider.</p><p></p><p>Oh, yeah - FWIW? It's not a monster. A lot of people see CPS as trying to take away their children. Really, CPS would rather keep the kids at home if at all possible. They might be able to open up doors to other services, too. Have you ever seen <em>Monsters, Inc.</em>? CPS is like Sulley. Doing a needed service, but not at ALL wanting the kids on their turf...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AnnieO, post: 437044, member: 6705"] Well... It all starts with someone calling CPS. Now, depending on the severity of the charge, they may show up unannounced, or they may call and schedule an appointment. If they are told there is dog doo in your house, and it's totally filthy, and there are drugs? They'll show up unannounced. If it's a case of "so and so said such and such", they'll schedule. With Wee and cgfg? Unless someone actually GETS HURT? They'll schedule. Probably. You [I]do[/I] live in a different state than I do. My suggestion for dealing with them is... Stay calm. They look for nervousness and other indicators that you might be hiding something. Answer their questions - if you don't know, say so. If you need to look something up (name or phone number of doctor), tell them so - and then do it. They may ask for a release to speak with doctors, etc. Sign it! If you have concerns, tell them while they are there. Try to sound worried, but not hysterical. Make sure you get their business card, in case you think of something. You'd be surprised how often this happens. Heck, you can always start the ball rolling. It may not go anywhere. But it's something to consider. Oh, yeah - FWIW? It's not a monster. A lot of people see CPS as trying to take away their children. Really, CPS would rather keep the kids at home if at all possible. They might be able to open up doors to other services, too. Have you ever seen [I]Monsters, Inc.[/I]? CPS is like Sulley. Doing a needed service, but not at ALL wanting the kids on their turf... [/QUOTE]
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