A single father falsely accused of neglect navigates the CPS process to regain custody. AA When CPS received an anonymous report alleging neglect, our client, a devoted single father of two, was blindsided. With no
A mother with a past addiction proved her fitness to parent. Our client was in recovery for over 18 months when CPS initiated proceedings to terminate her parental rights based on prior addiction. We provided
CPS filings used as a weapon during a custody dispute. A mother in the middle of a heated custody battle found herself the target of multiple CPS filings from her ex-partner. We were able to
A 15-year-old’s mistake didn’t ruin his future. When a teenager was caught shoplifting, his parents feared a permanent record. We arranged for him to enter a juvenile diversion program, which included community service and a
Protecting rights in a high-pressure juvenile case. A 16-year-old was accused of making threats online, which resulted in school expulsion and juvenile charges. We proved the post was a reposted meme, not a credible threat,
A grandmother steps in to protect her grandchild. After CPS removed a child due to domestic violence in the home, we helped the grandmother file for emergency custody. We presented evidence of her stable home,
Child Protective Services (CPS) is a government agency that investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. CPS workers are trained to assess the safety of children and to develop plans to protect them from harm.
Legal advocacy and mentorship make a difference. Our client, 14, was involved in a group that vandalized local property. Instead of pushing for detention, we advocated for restorative justice. He met with the property owner,
Temporary CPS placement resolved with support. A mother experiencing a postpartum mental health crisis had her infant placed in temporary care. We worked with mental health professionals to create a recovery plan, coordinated with CPS,
