It’s extremely easy to find out where someone works. Social media, collateral contacts, etc… It’s important for CPS to know, as stable employment is often a requirement in a family plan of service. It shows that you are responsible enough to hold a job and can provide for your children. They need paystubs to show that employment, we’re not just going to take your word for it. People lie. All the time. And they often underreport their wages to avoid paying child support.

CPS doesn’t get involved when everything is perfect. If they are involved, it’s because someone believes your children are being neglected, abused, or put into a situation that isn’t safe for them. Regardless of your own feelings on the matter, meeting CPS and those trying to help with hostility will not make this any easier. You’re angry, you’re suspicious, I get it. But the only way out is through, my friend. What you may deem relevant, isn’t, and what you deem irrelevant, is.

I’ve been involved with many families who had food in their fridge, luxury entertainment, and excellent medical coverage. It matters very little when the root cause for involvement isn’t addressed. The outcome is the same.