Child Protective Services (CPS) Their involvement is dreaded. But we can make it less dreadful.

CPS (Child Protective Services) is the agency charged with intervening in situations where child abuse and neglect is alleged in California.

Having CPS intervene in your relationship with your children is terrifying, that is why it is essential to empower yourself with knowledge and to know and enforce your rights when doing that. Hiring an experienced attorney that can help you navigate the law and your rights when it comes to a CPS investigation can help you feel less stressed.

The first, and most important thing to remember when dealing with CPS is that they don’t want to take your children away from you, unless your child is unsafe. CPS strives to keep children with their families, as long as there is a safe, stable environment for the children. If they deem the situation to be unsafe, they will work to develop an alternate plan for the child(ren) as quickly as possible.

In certain situations, your parental rights can be limited or even terminated. Contact an attorney that can help you navigate your CPS case and ensure that your rights are protected  throughout the proceedings.

For more information: CPS (Child Protective Services) in California – What You Need to Know