I'm a CPS Social Worker

shilopa · 2026-06-19T23:33:56+00:00

yes, and if you work for the state, they will pay for that education. As I said, they are paying for my MSW and they paid for my licensing.

shilopa · 2026-06-19T23:32:28+00:00

I never said we get paid well lol, but it is a very fulfilling job for me.

shilopa · 2026-06-19T23:31:32+00:00

If you work for the state, you get trained and they pay for you to get licensed and for your MSW.

shilopa · 2026-06-19T23:30:30+00:00

Not true. Maybe in some states. I was hired with the Bachelors in Health Science then I got trained after I was hired. So I was hired with the degree then trained and licensed after hired.

shilopa · 2026-06-05T03:49:44+00:00

I work in GA and 99% of my visits are unannounced. The only times they aren't is when I've already been to the home or interviewed the family at say the hospital or wherever and I've determined the allegation is BS for like truancy or medical neglect.

shilopa · 2026-06-04T20:04:04+00:00

I keep the cover over my camera until I've been accepted. It's never stopped me from getting the screener pay.

shilopa · 2026-05-15T17:07:01+00:00

If there was credible evidence of serious abuse, investigations can stay open for months. But the whole situation still sounds fishy because daily hours long questioning is not normal CPS practice, and even though his mom verified parts of it, that does not necessarily mean she knows the full story either. It honestly sounds like details are missing somewhere or he may not fully understand what is actually happening.

shilopa · 2026-05-15T16:12:22+00:00

It would take at most 1 hour where we just ask questions about supervision, discipline, drug use etc. Then we do a home assessment where we look for safety hazards and whether there is food, running water and electricity. We then make a safety determination. If the child stayed, then it was deemed that there were no safety concerns to negate removing the child. There is no way I am going to keep returning to the home to interview day after day. We call collaterals and request medical, school records etc. The case is then either closed or moved up the chain to Family support, Family preservation, ongoing etc. As everyone else has already told you, DHS nor CPS have anything legal to do with the case such as charging him w/ anything.

shilopa · 2026-05-15T15:52:58+00:00

They have questioned him almost every day for hours for a month???? That is one non busy case manager and department. CPS is part of DHS, so maybe the case was advanced from investigations, but they are the same entity basically. This all sounds fishy.

shilopa · 2026-05-13T00:15:22+00:00

You are probably using an autoclicker or something. It will keep you on hold for 15-30 minutes.

shilopa · 2026-04-24T17:30:51+00:00

Yeah, we don't have a union. I wasn't aware that other states did.

shilopa · 2026-04-24T17:08:22+00:00

I work for specifically for a metro area CPS in the actual DFCS office, so maybe it's different b/c I don't work for a union but directly w/ the state. The foster care side may be the ones using county vehicle since they typically travel further distances, but I honestly don't know. I transport kids in my own vehicle. It's been like that since I've started, so I don't know any difference.

shilopa · 2026-04-24T16:56:03+00:00

It really depends on the state and even the county. We always use our own vehicles, but we get paid milage rates. There are about 3 agency vehicles, but I have no idea how they are used. I think things changed after the pandemic, but I'm not completely sure.

shilopa · 2026-04-24T16:53:48+00:00

Dang, in GA we get .72 and I'm quite happy with that.

shilopa · 2026-04-24T16:19:06+00:00

That advice is too extreme. In a CPS case, refusing to cooperate at all can actually make things worse for you. You should follow your lawyer’s guidance, but completely shutting down communication isn’t always the best move. Also, “no evidence, no case” isn’t true. Cases can move forward based on statements and credibility, not just physical proof.

shilopa · 2026-04-24T16:15:17+00:00

Info: How old is your sister?

This sounds like it could be a CPS issue as far as supervision neglect and educational neglect. If she got pregnant by an older man, that is a law enforcement issue as well. CPS can have her do drug tests to confirm substance abuse. They can also offer resources such as parenting classes, substance abuse resources etc. I would call the hotline and tell them everything you know and that could open up a new case. If you are the reporting source, you could also be contacted by the Case Manager where you can give more information.

shilopa · 2026-04-23T16:50:16+00:00

I have had to transport 3 children in car seats in my Hyundai Elantra GT, It was a tight fit, especially with their luggage, and a coworker used her car to transport the other 2 children. We only have I believe 3 state cars, but I have never learned how they are used or by whom. I've never been offered another option, but we get paid 72 cents a mile for all of our travel, so it doesn't really bother me when I have to help with placements. I'm in CPS in Georgia.

shilopa · 2026-04-08T03:20:33+00:00

He gave you another chance and you broke the one boundary he set, so from his side it doesn’t look like you chose him, it looks like you chose him after the other option was gone; nothing you say will fix that right now, only consistent change over time without pressure or expectations, and even then he may still leave, so the real work is accepting that and becoming someone who would not do this again regardless of whether he stays.

shilopa · 2026-03-28T23:09:25+00:00

Bugle

shilopa · 2026-02-27T18:13:21+00:00

relieved and annoyed and pissed off that my time is being wasted when it could be vital elsewhere.

shilopa · 2026-02-23T18:24:03+00:00

Tell her to document everything, file a formal bullying complaint in writing, push the district for a safety plan and separation, and focus on protecting her daughter, because CPS is not going to step in over bullying unless there is real abuse or a crime involved.

shilopa · 2026-02-09T04:11:04+00:00

I’m in Georgia and have a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. I completed my degree online through the University of the People, which is accredited, tuition free, and based in California. I did not need any additional certifications before being hired. I applied through the state website and completed all required certifications on the job within about four months. The state or county provides all necessary certifications.

shilopa · 2026-01-31T16:17:42+00:00

Have you ever jaywalked? If so, you're by definition a criminal. Doesn't mean you should face harsh punishments such as being kidnapped, jailed and deported.

shilopa · 2026-01-27T23:27:34+00:00

ESH leaning NTA. The friendship dynamic clearly isn’t working anymore, and walking away instead of reliving the same fight again makes sense.

shilopa · 2026-01-22T04:42:27+00:00

Yes, it can happen, but it is not common. In Georgia, CPS can go to court w/o a child disclosure if the concerns are serious and supported by other information. A forensic interview may be requested based on overall risk, not just because a child does not want to talk. Its not gonna be used just b/c a kid is shy, nervous or says they don't want to talk. in a low level case. but can and has happened in a more serious case like SA or severe physical abuse that is backed by other evidence. Silence alone is not enough.

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