Can CPS Take My Child For A Messy House? Here’s What To Do If You’re Asked

You’ve been over budget, behind schedule, and way too busy to keep an eye on your home. But that doesn’t mean you can let the cleaner go! It’s possible that you’re the one whose CPS Cares is a proud member of the National Association of Children’s Services Agencies (NACSA), and we understand that children come in all shapes, sizes, and temperaments. That’s why we make it our mission to support child care providers like CPS Cares with accessibility, training, and resources so they can better serve children of all abilities. If your child has special needs, a behavior or speech issue, or some other physical condition, he or she may require more help than the average six-year-old. In that case, your local Child Protective Services agency might be able to provide more personalized service.

Can CPS Take My Child For A Messy House?

CPS takes into consideration a number of factors when determining if it is safe for a particular family to live in a home. If you are unable to provide CPS with information that demonstrates your child is safe, CPS may not be able to take your child into the home.

How Do I Find A Child Protection Specialist?

• Go to the Child Protection section of your local CPS agency.
• Fill out an application and submit it with the required documentation.
• If you have a 24-hour emergency number, call that number for information about child protection.
• If you have a caseworker in your area, contact them to find out if they are able to provide child protection services in your area.

How Do I Find A Good CPS Provider?

1. Call the Child Protective Services Office in your area to find out what services are offered in your area.
2. Ask for the names of providers that have been listed with the agency.
3. Call those providers and ask them how long they have been providing services in your area, if they have been certified by the state or if they are licensed by the state. You may want to ask for references as well.
4. Ask to speak with references that have used their services before you decide whether or not to hire them as a provider.
5. If you decide to use one of those providers, make sure they provide a written contract that sets out the terms of their service and what the provider will be expected to do while providing services in your home, including:
6. Obtaining medical records from hospitals and doctors who had contact with your child during his or her stay at their facility;
7. Collecting copies of any police reports involving allegations of child abuse/neglect;
8.  Collecting relevant information on any other court case involving allegations of child abuse/neglect;
9. Obtaining a criminal background check on all new employees working in your home;
10. Keeping you informed about any changes regarding your case, including changes in court orders or other legal matters related to the case;
11.  Completing an annual home visit at least once every three years (unless otherwise agreed upon);
12. Notifying you within 24 hours after receiving notice from law enforcement about a criminal investigation involving your child; h) Notifying you within 24 hours after receiving notice from law enforcement about a criminal investigation involving your child; i) Providing you with a copy of the report from the criminal investigation if one is available.
13. Ask for references to see whether or not the provider has been honest and reliable in their work.

What Should I Look For When Choosing A Home Care Agency?

• Ask the agency what kind of background checks they do for their providers and when the checks are done.
• Ask the agency what kind of health and background checks they will do for you before placing a provider in your home.
• Ask the agency whether or not they have been certified by the state or if they are licensed by the state. You may want to ask for references as well.
• Ask to speak with references that have used their services before you decide whether or not to hire them as a provider.

How Will My Child’s Care Be Provided?

1. There are two different types of care: In-home care, and out-of-home care. In-home care is provided by a person who is not related to the child and who lives with the family in the home. For example, a nanny or a daycare provider may provide in-home care. Out-of-home care is provided by a person who lives with the family in another location (such as a relative’s house or an adult day care center).
2. If your child is going to be placed in an adult day care center, you will need to choose between “in-home” or “out-of-home” services. If your child will be placed in an adult day care center and you want “in-home” services for your child, then you will need to pay for those services directly from your case budget once you have been approved for Medicaid funding.
3. If your child will be placed in an adult day care center and you want “out of home” services for your child, then you will need to pay for those services directly from other sources such as Medicaid funds or private insurance funds that cover elder/adult care.
4. When choosing between “in-home” or “out of home”, it may be helpful to speak with people who have experience with both types of service providers before making up your mind about which one would work best for your family.

What Are My Options If My Child Has Special Needs?

• If your child has special needs, you will need to choose between “in-home” or “out-of-home” services. If your child has special needs, and you want “in-home” services for your child, then you will need to pay for those services directly from your case budget once you have been approved for Medicaid funding.
• If your child has special needs, and you want “out of home” services for your child, then you will need to pay for those services directly from other sources such as Medicaid funds or private insurance funds that cover elder/adult care.
• When choosing between “in-home” or “out of home”, it may be helpful to speak with people who have experience with both types of service providers before making up your mind about which one would work best for your family.

Conclusion

The decision to hire a home care agency is a big one and can be intimidating. You may want to hire a home care agency because you think it’s easier and cheaper than finding a permanent home care solution, or you might want to hire a home care agency because you’re looking for a cheaper option. Either way, you need to do your research and find a provider that’s right for you and your family.