Unfair removal of parental rights. Spokane City Councilman Bob Apple launched an outspoken attack on a CPS social worker he claimed submitted false court documents in a child welfare case involving a former employee and campaign volunteer, Daniel Morgan. #2950EN Contents Please Note: Introduction Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Get Legal Help about FindLaws newsletters, including our terms of use and privacy policy. The children lose their family heritage and grandparents, and parents too, lose all connections to their heirs; Washington: Spokane City Councilman Exposes and Lambasts CPS. You can file a Petition for Review of Administrative Decision to the Superior Court in your county or Thurston County Superior Court. If you cannot find a lawyer to help you, use How to Petition for Superior Court Review. Visit Northwest Justice Project to find out how to get legal help. CPS might have more than one "case" involving you. Your first call is to the social worker assigned to your child's case. Webrights are in the initial stages of a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation, and to know what Washingtons policy is regarding domestic violence and CPS, especially in the early stages of a case, when things are moving fast and may feel scary and confusing. Ask the ALJ to order the CPS representative to send you a copy of your entire file, if they have not already. Webrights are in the initial stages of a Child Protective Services (CPS) investigation, and to know what Washingtons policy is regarding domestic violence and CPS, especially in the early stages of a case, when things are moving fast and may feel scary and confusing. Each state has its own Child Protective Services (CPS) agency that is responsible for protecting the health and welfare of children. When this happens, the child becomes legally free through a court procedure. CPS must notify you by certified mail. 806 More Lawsuits are being filed against CPS. Has not received help for physical or medical problems brought to the parents' attention. The parent no longer has any rights or responsibilities toward the child. CPS exists to protect children and place them in safe care. Speaking to your children without your consent is also a seizure under the law. WebAs Washington CPS and DSHS foster abuse lawyers, we have recovered millions of dollars from the state for negligence. Hold CPS Accountable! Stop Unethical Child Removals 102 or ask for ext. CPS might close your "services" case but keep the abuse or neglect investigation open. CPS CPS Those people legally required to report child abuse or neglect are: A Guide for Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect can be found here. You must give all your evidence (documents and testimony) at your hearing with the ALJ.