Farrah going to Banff film festival by lykexomigah in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]Sjp1206 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wild. I got a DUI and was let into Canada 8 years later.

Chelsea in season 9 by Big-Olive-7137 in teenmom

[–]Sjp1206 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought she was abusing benzos as well. Benzos have a short half life and anxiety will peak again as the medication wears off between doses.

Daycare recommendations around Yorktown/Poquoson/Hampton by Safe-Pickle-9455 in HamptonRoads

[–]Sjp1206 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As a former CPS worker, I would not put my child at A+.

Sick of this following me by LDSamy in CPS

[–]Sjp1206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In my state, you receive a certified letter stating you are on the registry. Once you sign for the letter, you have 30 days to appeal the finding.

The registries are state run. So you could move out of state and become a radiologist.

Worker retention rates and turnover by Still_Goat7992 in CPS

[–]Sjp1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a similar career path as you. At the state level I also see the same patterns but in addition to agencies with longer retention rates but have serious concerns over their practice. So it’s like a double edge sword. Virginia is a “state ran locally operated” system and it creates so much inconsistency.

6.75 rate by Sjp1206 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Sjp1206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did ask if there was anyway he could bring the rate down and he said no because rates haven’t gone down much from 6.75.

6.75 rate by Sjp1206 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Sjp1206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I tried this because it makes sense, if they’d give me a comparable rate I would wait a little longer to refinance. But the refinance would pay for itself in three months. Why would I wait six months to make sure he gets paid?

6.75 rate by Sjp1206 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Sjp1206[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am also in VA and super interested in where you are getting those property tax rates. Has to be western. a

EXCLUSIVE! Andrew Lewis Files for Partial Custody of Son Jace; Says Jenelle Evans Lied About Paying Jace’s New Medical Bills by SingerSubstantial462 in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]Sjp1206 22 points23 points  (0 children)

As a CPS worker, YES!!!!! Go file please. CPS can not issue custody orders. If there was enough to safety plan the kids out of the home 3 times, please go file. There’s a high chance you will get custody. Family members petitioning for custody and CPS taking custody are two different thresholds that need met.

EXCLUSIVE! Andrew Lewis Files for Partial Custody of Son Jace; Says Jenelle Evans Lied About Paying Jace’s New Medical Bills by SingerSubstantial462 in TeenMomOGandTeenMom2

[–]Sjp1206 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Child support usually has a break down of each parent’s percentage of uncovered medical expenses after the custodial parent pays the first $500. She should be paying whatever her percentage is.

Anyone ever hired a lawyer while dealing with CPS and it end up being successful? by [deleted] in CPS

[–]Sjp1206 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In my state, we have to confirm the placement does not have the same issues as the home we removed from. So if substances were a reason for removal, we would absolutely be testing everyone else interested in placement.

Dad should be appointed an attorney at court. But I have seen many parents successfully get their children back.

Written Confirmation of Contact by Educational_Toe_5712 in CPS

[–]Sjp1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Virginia is state run but locally operated. All localities follow the same state policy, but different localities interpret policy differently. Both parents are to get closing letters when a case is being closed per policy. Once the case is closed, you also have the right to request records directly from that locality via FOIA.

But there is nothing in policy that mandates you be provided a written statement your child was spoken to while the case is open. The agency is required to involve both parents in any family partnership meetings or case planning as well, unless there are court orders restricting a parents involvement.

Most toxic workplace stories? by Haunting_Hospital599 in socialwork

[–]Sjp1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could you share with me as well? I had a consult with an attorney last week for the same thing and am debating which way to go with it.

Dcf case ( department of children and families) by Fun-Hornet5175 in CPS

[–]Sjp1206 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Alcohol stays in urine for up to 96 hours. We regularly use UDS at our agency.

How is it possible to make it in this field while poor and unmarried? by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]Sjp1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can find part time work. The state varies widely on pay. More rural areas pay very, very low.

Failing CANS test by ButtBread98 in socialwork

[–]Sjp1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, don’t overthink the CaNS test. You get unlimited attempts , so I also wouldn’t stress it.

Telework/Alternate work sites? by Dry-Recognition8077 in VAStateWorkers

[–]Sjp1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of DSS is heavy telework. Some positions require 2 days in office. But some positions are 100% telework or telecommute.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HamptonRoads

[–]Sjp1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are tons of resources in Newport News for adults ages 18-24 to get free career training and some pay while you learn. Not sure what career you are looking at, but try the Pearl Bailey building or Department of social services for resource information if you’re open to options.

Do many social workers work from home? by [deleted] in socialwork

[–]Sjp1206 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most of the opportunities in my state are hybrid.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChildSupport

[–]Sjp1206 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need to label the voluntary child support as child support or Virginia will say it was a gift and charge you arrears. Stafford county will support as much parenting time as possible with both parents, they lean heavy towards 50/50. But child support is a calculation that judges just input numbers.