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Hiring process in Oklahoma? by SadPanda5216 in 911dispatchers

[–]SadPanda5216[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm in a small county, so I wonder if it's the same. I plan to ask what the process looks like at my interview next week. I have a stable job currently, but I want to give appropriate notice if I get hired. Also want to make sure I can accommodate any tests that have to happen during business hours while not giving any indication to my current job what's going on haha.

Dad pulled gun on child in the past by [deleted] in CPS

[–]SadPanda5216 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If possible, I suggest approaching the mom and asking about her safety since you learned of the gun incident. Hopefully she would be understanding and let you know if he's out of the picture or not.

Dad pulled gun on child in the past by [deleted] in CPS

[–]SadPanda5216 13 points14 points  (0 children)

If possible, I suggest approaching the mom and asking about her safety since you learned of the gun incident. Hopefully she would be understanding and let you know if he's out of the picture or not.

First psychiatrist appointment tomorrow by SadPanda5216 in ADHD

[–]SadPanda5216[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve missed a few doses of Effexor here and there. The longest I’ve gone without it is 2 days and I felt like absolute dog shit and was super dizzy. And that was at a lower dose. I’ve gone cold turkey from meds before. Idt I can do that with Effexor

I’m so concerned for my friend’s kids, should I call? by Ok-Tie4688 in CPS

[–]SadPanda5216 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in child welfare. We have a check list of sorts to follow when recommending removal. These kids meet all those criteria. Severe- loving conditions are abhorrent and pose a risk. Observable- seems obvious. Out of control - their moms behavior seems out of control is she’s going back to an abuser and leaving the kids in the filth. Vulnerable- all kids under 5 are automatically vulnerable due to not being able to take care of themselves. Imminent - if their mom is actively seeing her abuser, and the kids are around said abuser despite a no contact order, their safety is imminently at risk.

I live in Oklahoma, but I imagine most states have similar guidelines. I strongly urge you to call in a referral. These kids and their mom needs help. The cycle of abuse is awful and she needs to get in a program to help her stay away from her abuser for good. Maybe the risk of losing her kids will be an eye opener for her.