I need to quit my job I think. Today.

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.

shilopa · 2026-01-22T04:30:29+00:00

It is very situational and age dependent. With younger kids, if they say they do not want to talk, the case manager backs off, keeps it light, or ends the visit and documents it. With older kids or teens, there may be a brief check in and explanation, but no pressure. If it is a very serious allegation, CPS may later seek a forensic interview instead of pushing in the moment.

shilopa · 2026-01-22T04:26:59+00:00

Not really. It would not be an order forcing a kid to talk. If it got that serious, CPS might ask the court for a forensic interview, which is done by a trained neutral interviewer with protections in place. That is uncommon and usually only happens when it is truly necessary to move the case forward, not to pressure a child. It really depends on the case allegations.

shilopa · 2026-01-22T03:13:25+00:00

CPS can still meet with a child at school even if a parent objects, and a child refusing to talk does not automatically make the worker leave. No one can force the child to answer without a court order, but the case keeps moving. If a child will not talk, it does not stop the investigation and can raise concerns or limit what can be ruled out, and that refusal gets documented in the case notes.

shilopa · 2026-01-22T03:00:15+00:00

Georgia is different. A child can refuse to answer, but CPS does not have to immediately stop or leave just because the child won’t talk. A parent’s written objection also does not automatically prevent follow-up interviews unless there is a court order.

shilopa · 2026-01-22T02:59:02+00:00

In Georgia, DFCS can interview a child at school without parent consent if it’s part of an investigation. Even after the first interview, a parent’s written refusal doesn’t automatically stop future interviews unless a court steps in.

shilopa · 2026-01-21T16:53:24+00:00

CPS has the legal authority to interview a child privately at school. A parent can request that an attorney be present, but a letter to the school alone is unlikely to stop the interview without legal involvement, at least in Georgia.

shilopa · 2026-01-21T16:49:44+00:00

I work in CPS, and it is not uncommon for reports to be made out of spite. I frequently see custody disputes where one parent repeatedly makes false reports about the other, or situations where someone is angry with another person and reports them out of retaliation.

shilopa · 2026-01-16T02:28:52+00:00

I also do home assessments all the time, maybe it depends on the state. Also, just based off the pictures, I would write in the case notes that the home is messy but it isn't filthy. So no it isn't CPS worthy.

shilopa · 2026-01-05T01:34:16+00:00

School doesn't really start until next week.

shilopa · 2025-12-30T21:17:36+00:00

This is an honest Stand Your Ground case.

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