CPS: CHILD PRETADOR SERVICES

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Child Protective Services is famous for violating citizen's 4th AMENDMENT RIGHTS. Unless they have a VALID WARRANT, THAT THEY SHOW YOU BEFORE THEY ENTER, DO NOT LET CPS OR THE POLICE INTO YOUR HOUSE Unless, of course, you have an open case but they should make an appointment so if you think you can get away with it, ignore them. They are there to cause you grief, to catch you with dishes in the sink, in the middle of washing clothes, etc. so they can say your house is a mess. If you do not have a case, even if they come with the police, do not answer the door. Who knows, you and the kids could be napping or out back in the pool. If they had any reasonable cause to be at your door, they would have a warrant and in that case they won't be knocking. The police sometimes appear with social workers to protect the social worker from you and to include intimidation with the visit. If you think for one second that you have nothing to hide, well that is understandable but many parents have regretted the decision to open the door based on that belief. If you are really savvy, you can simply say that they have the wrong house, if your kids aren't running around. If you try to do that make sure you are convincing. For that, good idea to keep a fake rental agreement on hand but they never ask for ID and if they do, your purse or wallet was recently lost or left someplace. If you feel you have no choice, speak to them through the door, through a window and politely tell them you have COVID or some communicative disease. This is how easy it is to get them to go away.

Now, if you are reading catch a case, it's as easy as catching a cold, and they have made an appointment, well hopefully your house is clean. Always be polite, I know it is hard but my Mom always said, "Kill 'em with kindness". I know the things they say about you are very aggravating due to what they say about you is a bunch of lies, but swallow your pride and don't let them ruffle your feathers, that is what they are trying to do. Meanwhile, have a secret recorder or video recording the entire interaction. There are many states with laws regarding recording without notice but as long as you don't use it in court there is nothing they can do. Best bet to have the cameras visible so they stay on their best behavior but nanny cameras are often hidden. When you go to the CPS office, have your voice recorder running with the screen off. 

I completely understand that they are making you out to be a neglectful, abusive parent and denying these things in court is appropriate and necessary but keep the denials there. Do not respond to their digs at the allegations, just simply ask what you can do to overcome these problems and tell them you want to be the best parent you can possibly be, show an eagerness to complete the programs, it gets your case closed quicker. Until you beat them in court, there is no need to argue with them personally. There is a way you can nicely verbalize your objections however, you can politely ask, "How can you sleep at night knowing there are so many abused children in your care?" or, "As a social worker, you must have the best parenting skills! I bet your house is simply perfect and your children must be absolutely adoptable, I mean, adorable!" They will not know what to say. I once suggested to a Donnellyjustice client that she inquire about becoming a social worker. She did and took it even further, she signed up for classes to become a certified MFT. This resulted in her case being closed almost immediately. Of course, she did not become a social worker, she has too much integrity for that. Regardless, being nice and polite will go a long way to getting your kids back. Sure, people have beat them but those people were extremely strong-minded and had connections to influential authority figures. Your best bet is to beat them on appeal.

Social workers are not your friend but it is best to act like you like them. Be cooperative but also be firm. Save your arguments for court. You could disagree with them and call them on their fabrications, saying something (with a smile in your tone of voice) like, "Your report is riddled with fabrications, but I understand, you'd be out of a job if you didn't lie." I have never seen a case where the actions, demeanor, and attitudes accompanying the removal were not tyrannical. I wish I could say that social workers are over-worked and under-paid but they are doing what is best for the children.  But I cannot say that because social workers are the bottom of the barrel when it come to scruples, morals, and sound judgement.  Social workers lie, falsify evidence, twist parent's words, show zero compassion for children. It appears to be enjoyable for social workers to rip children away from their family. I believe they are addicted to the rush they get in doing so. This means social workers are junkies, addicted to an endorphan rush.*  Below is a link to this reference. Social workers show little care for children as the abuse in foster care is 100%. (See photos below). Foster care is NOT any better, in fact, deaths in foster care outnumber deaths at home. Statistics show that children are at a higher risk for abuse in foster care.

Going to court is a traumatic event when CPS has your child. You arrive on time only to wait hours to speak to an "attorney". This person has already been appointed as your attorney and has discussed the details of your case with "opposing" counsel and the "Judge" and the status of your case is already determined. It does not matter what you say, evidence or witnesses you have, in order to get your child back you MUST jump through their hoops they call "Services" aimed at "fixing" your parental shortcomings, addictions, and managing your anger by participating in their "programs". The system is RIGGED.  The court, the attorneys, and the judge all know CPS lies, falsifies evidence, and commits perjury. They don't care. Their job is to manipulate you into "buying-in" to the game. The game of stealing your child and getting paid to do it then get paid to put you through hell and if you survive, you might get your child back. If not, no big loss to them, in fact, they get paid more for terminating your parental rights and adopting out your child. It is an industry and their paycheck. Their primary motive revolves around financial incentives rather than genuinely prioritizing the welfare and protection of children. They present a polished facade, but at the end of the day, funding and job security drive their actions. 

So, they hand you the Detention Report moments before entering the courtroom. Your attorney does not object to the inaccuracies, falsified evidence, perjury, or exaggerated claims. They are obligated to object to these inaccuracies if you contest them, yet the courtroom often resembles a chaotic circus, manipulating you and using your child like a matador uses a red blanket.  They are expecting you to "buy in" ** to this circus court that does not abide by the rules that govern it. The court fails families and submits falsified minute orders to obtain government funding.

The attorneys in this court ignore conflicting issues. I have personally witnessed minor's counsel help county counsel formulate questions as they question a witness on the stand. I have witnessed attorneys filling in for an opposing counsel's absence and representing both parents at the same time. So, don't expect this court to do anything fair or legal. They are counting on you having no knowledge of the rules and the fact that you are visibly upset and focused on getting your child returned to you as you will do anything for that to happen.

Your best bet is to educate yourself to the court rules and procedures and speak up for yourself in court. Object to the the detention of your child despite your attorney's commands to be quiet. If you do not object to the lies, exaggerations, and irrelevant statements, they become facts in the record and leaves no appealable issues. This is key to reversing the poor judgments of the court.

Donnellyjustice Consultants can help prepare you for court, help you to assert your rights, and put your attorney in a position that will pressure them to act on your behalf. 

In my case, we had several "Judges throughout our case. In fact four. Judges are hired, from your local courthouse, by the Department of Social Services, they put out a job posting and a judge or commissioner applies for the job. In Riverside County, California, as well as other California counties, Judges and/or Commissioners take A PAID LEAVE OF ABSENCE from their regular bench to work for and rule in favor of CPS.

There are rules and proceedures they are sup[posed to adhere and literally a script they have to follow to adhere to these rules however, I have never known one to go by the book.

Talk about the Dogbook and how they never do anything that is in it.

Explain all the hearings. 

Talk about family placement, foster care and having children remain in the home.

Talk about ways to influence their case in a positive direction.

Discuss ways to avoid problems.

Each state has their own laws, here is how to find them and use them to your advantage.