they have done so, and it upsets my youngest daughter the most. She is 4 and developmentally delayed and knows ppl who aren't her teachers, or ppl she does not see every day, as bad ppl. She does not like strangers, at all. So when a social worker visits my kids at school, asks her questions, she is visibly upset when she gets home from school. When we have asked them not to see her at school, they look at me and ask if we have anything to hide. i tell them no, but they insist on seeing her anyway, insisting we are hiding something by asking them not to see her at school. We aren't being investigated,but are being evaluated, same to me, i say. My oldest daughter answers their questions, but she is vague about things if she feels it is not their business. Can they just go into a school and visit kids without the parent's permission, and mentally upset them? Isn't that mental abuse? And who do THEY have to answer to when they screw up?
2007-10-25 07:38:31 · 10 answers · asked by Dragonflygirl 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
i am being evaluated because a worker at Wal-mart called the police when i was shopping there, and she told them I left my lkids alone, and I did not. I had a question on here concerning that matter a bit ago. this worker, has not liked me, as I am Wiccan, and she is a supposedly " good" christian. She knows I am Wiccan, and uses that against me. This worker also has grabbed my kids's hands and took them from the toy aisle to the front of the store and made them "wait" for me, for over 30 mins.while I was looking all over the store for them. Note: they did not page me, or let my kids come to me. Anyway, I have tried to call the manager, and he will not return my calls.The social worker informed me that she had spoken to my kids at school,( another reason I homeschooled them for many years) and she then told me we were being evaluated. I have had dealings with social services for over 30 years, as a kid,now as an adult. These ppl upset my kids and who do they have to answer to?
2007-10-25 08:20:09 · update #1
I hate to tell you this but if you have had dealings with Social Services in the past, even as a kid, it becomes "evidence" if somebody makes a complaint about you years later when you're a mother. It isn't fair, but that's how it works.
Social Services can interview your kids at school without your consent; they did it to my kids several times. Forget about any privacy in today's world. If you don't cooperate with the social workers, they do treat you like you're hiding the truth from them. I feel for you; I went through a lot of this too.
Get yourself a good attorney as soon as you can.
There is a site that you may want to check out:
http://www.religioustolerance.org
2007-10-25 14:37:18 · answer #1 · answered by Brigid O' Somebody 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your school's counselor and the social worker. Perhaps they can work something out where a special teacher or the counselor (or anyone your daughter knows who is not biased) can sit in with them, so that she feels more comfortable. You might also be able to talk this to the social worker's supervisor and explain that these visits upset your youngest, particularly given her disability.
Good luck.
2007-10-25 07:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by alaisin13 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Um, I would ask a lawyer...I didn't think they could do anything unless they told you first off. If they alerted you to being evaulated, I am sure they are within their power to interview your children and teachers whenever they choose.
Just tell your kids to be honest and up front. Tell them that is the most important thing in the world to do and that you have nothing to hide. If the kids are vague, it worries them (as in CPS)
2007-10-25 07:47:21 · answer #3 · answered by Thera 9 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they can visit your children.
Try meeting with the people from social service with your kids together and establish a mutual relationship.
Sounds like your under their jurisdiction and you don't have any control over that.
2007-10-25 07:43:37 · answer #4 · answered by John 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They have the authority to visit your children anywhere they want with out your permission.
They are in place for the safety and welfare of the children... not to make you happy. They speak for the children.
If you have a problem with they way they are doing their job... call the main office to speak with a supervisor so they can explain your rights to you or so you can set up some agreement with them.
2007-10-25 07:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by Dog Lover 7 · 3⤊ 2⤋
they have the right to especially of a child is being abused or neglected. not sure if it requires the permission of the parents though.
2007-10-25 12:01:06 · answer #6 · answered by Kevin M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you didn't state why your being investigated, maybe that would explain why they are going to her school. and the answer to your question is HELL YES protect the children most kids wont talk in front of their parents.
2007-10-25 07:52:35 · answer #7 · answered by sheilasays 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i had the same problem i called and told them to stop that and to call me first.they think there god or something if you dont let them push you around the back down show them your not going to put up with that crap.
2007-10-25 09:49:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they can.
Their only interest is what's best for the child, and the best way they have of determining that is by observing and speaking to the child in different settings.
If you are also interested in what's best for your child, then allow them to do their job.
2007-10-25 09:15:19 · answer #9 · answered by wuxxler 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get your kids out of the public schools or expect them to be treated as property of the state.
I wish it wasn't so.
Keep fighting the good fight. Get a lawyer! Its the only thing they listen to anymore.
2007-10-25 07:41:31 · answer #10 · answered by freedom first 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋