Child Protective Services?

Question

I called Child Protective Services on my friend the other day because she was being accused and present during a time when my neighbor attempted to kill his mother. While I told CPS that the child was not present and that from what I was told the mother was accused of having the gun in her possession, my concern was that if the above were true what was going to happen to the child. The mother already had an open report about her and she is an extreme alcoholic and goes from house to house with the child. She has even been in my home and i had to tell her to not come around anymore because of her drinking and horrible behavior and I have three children. She some how knows I called and has threatened to bring me and my kids down with her. Is this legal and can I be suede for acting in good faith? I never said she had the gun only that it was a claim against her and that was found to be true so CPS picked the child up.

Answer 1

I don't care what anyone says CPS is not suppose to tell who complains but they do . My ex husband and I turned his sister in and they told her it was us. Caused lots of problems the family all said she should be turned in but no one would do it. Yes sometimes when they get involved you can not get rid of them, but someone does need to help these kids when no one else will.

Answer 2

It is not uncommon for state or county enforcement depts., such as, CPS or WFU (welfare fraud unit), or even the police, to at times release information (and names) during their investigation. This is inappropriately used to get a confession from the alleged suspect. This is also a practice looked down on, from those in the law enforcement field, they tend to signal, a lazy, or zealous, incompetent case worker.

You have done what you felt is best for the child in question, and definitely having guns around is hazardous, and even more so when someone is attempting to kill their mother in-law.

But, being a responsible firearm collector, and a supporter of the right to bear arms, I feel that people need to emphasize more safety and awareness, and finally, know that if you live by the gun, its a good chance that you will die by the gun.

Answer 3

Urm that's a complicated one million yet i might get advice off some1 in the previous you do something. they don't sound like good moms and dads in the event that they are letting a newborn play around with lighters and haven't any food interior the cuberds. Social centers do not rather seem fascinated in recent times as I phoned them on a relatives member some years back because of the fact the mother became into ingesting and taking drugs in a neighbours domicile all day and her youngsters of three and 5 have been roaming the streets in tshirts and ravenous interior the iciness. They used to pass out maximum nights and pass away the babies an on no account had food interior the cuberds. Social centers considered if as a malicious call and took it no further and 5 years on not something has replaced. they have 4 youngsters. nonetheless ingesting and taking drugs and using the babies around below the infulance and the babies are infrequently at college. that's a humorous tale cuz those youngsters choose conserving and that they are nonetheless with the moms and dads

Answer 4

Well your dealing with a bully, an adult bully, but a bully nevertheless. When mean people have their backs against the wall they say a lot of threats to intimidate people.
Words mean nothing.
If your worried tell CPS about the threats if they want you for a witness they will help you find another place to live and get away from the nut case.

Answer 5

I had a punk neighbor like that once, before I left for the gulf I kicked his a## 5 days in arrow. Ends up he was a pedophile. Cops and CPS put him away.

Answer 6

She threatened you? Witness intimidation is a felony.
You need to contact the police department and CPS and let them know that you have been threatened after reporting child endangerment. They will add witness intimidation to her list of charges when she is prosecuted.
As for suing you, anyone can be sued for anything, unfortunately. I doubt that she would win though, especially after threatening you.

Answer 7

no it's not legal. be sure to tell authorities of her threat against you . it's a defensable position to be in. against any possible retaliatory litigation she might attempt . you've apparently taken the only responsible course of action you could under the circumstances. considering the issue of a gun. i would immediately seek a court order of protection for you and your family . use the threat and whatever you know about her to assist your request for prudent and timely court action in this matter

Answer 8

CPS will not tell her who made the complaint. She probably just guessed it was you. She can't bring you down unless there is something that she can report you for, like if you were a drug dealer or you beat your kids. Clean your house.

Answer 9

I my self believe CPS has way too much power! Once they are involved it is almost impossible to get rid of them. I hope you didn't open a "Big can of worms"