Child Protective Services and Child Removal, juvenile justice services throughout the community, A child has unexplainable and frequent bruises or wounds, The childs health needs are not satisfied, The child is constantly absent from school. What Happens at the Fact-finding Hearing? 0000478422 00000 n 0000001674 00000 n 0000002165 00000 n What If the Child Has Been Removed from Home by the Police or by an Agency? Child Protective Services Supervisors Are Targets in Child Removal Lawsuits. In Nassau County, investigative staff traditionally present case details to a committee made up of supervisors, managers, and an attorney before the decision is made to remove a child from his or her home. The Local Plan for Child Protective Services, Click here for a definition of an indicated report and an unfounded report, Click here for a definition of an indicated report, Click here for a definition of an unfounded report, inflicts or allows to be inflicted upon the child physical injury by other than accidental means which causes or creates a substantial risk of death, serious or protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of physical or emotional health or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ; or, creates or allows to be created a substantial risk of physical injury to the child by other than accidental means which would be likely to cause death, serious or protracted disfigurement, protracted impairment of physical or emotional health or protracted loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ; or. 0000478142 00000 n 0000469986 00000 n 0000466123 00000 n Regardless of whether the child has been removed from home with or without the parents' consent, the parents may ask that a court hearing be held within a short period of time to see if the child may return home until a full hearing on the allegations is completed. 0000008531 00000 n %PDF-1.4 % ACS is required by law to send notice and a sworn permanency hearing report, 14 days prior to the hearing, to the parties and their attorneys , Attorney for Child, agency, relatives caring for the child and pre-adoptive parents. physical or emotional health or loss or impairment of the function of any bodily organ; or Can You Get a CPS Case Closed Fast? - Findlaw 0000019315 00000 n PDF Division of Child Protection/ Family Service Unit FROM: Frank In some cases, other close relatives of the child may also appear in court. In 2009, the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) provided Disproportionate Minority Representation grants to 14 counties, including Nassau, to develop and implement strategies that would reduce the overrepresentation of Black children in out-of-home care. PDF Why We Remove Kids - Action For Child Protection 0000472917 00000 n uphold the values of our agency on behalf of the children and families of New York State (NYS). What Situations Should Raise a Red Flag for Me? Findings from a research study show race-based differences in the rates of involvement in child maltreatment investigations. 0000032590 00000 n Child Protective Services Laws - Department of Human Services What Happens at the Dispositional Hearing. 0000472503 00000 n 0000472663 00000 n 74 0 obj <> endobj 0000466291 00000 n The parents or guardians against whom the petition is filed, called the "respondents", may hire attorneys to represent them in court, or ask the court to assign attorneys at no cost if they cannot afford to hire their own. Obtain a warrant before removing a child. 0000476738 00000 n Family Court Review (Volume 41, October Child Protective Services Laws Since 2013, legislation has been enacted, changing the manner in which Pennsylvania responds to child abuse. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Dr. Joia Crear-Perry explores issues of race, maternal and child health disparities, and how we can address bias in our work with families. Mandated reporters must file, within 48 hours of an oral report, a signed, written report, Report of Suspected Child Abuse or Maltreatment (LDSS-2221A). Paul Chill wrote an excellent article, Burden of Proof Begone: The Pernicious Effect of Removal in Child Protective Services, for the . peace officers, law enforcement officials, agents of duly incorporated Societies for the Prevention of 0000464087 00000 n A child may be placed in foster care for a period of up to one year. especially in dangerous activities or for long periods, unattended physical problems or medical needs, constant fatigue, listlessness, falling asleep in class, habit disorders (sucking, biting, rocking, etc. An attorney is also assigned to represent the child; this attorney is called the "Attorney for Child.". Terms of Use | maltreatment including any evidence of prior injuries, abuse or maltreatment; the name of the person or persons allegedly responsible forcausing,allowing,or inflicting any injuries, PDF Administrative Directive 0000472396 00000 n What Should I Do if I Notice an Indicator? 0000015373 00000 n LexisNexis and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. L6| )7*31C:^d(4\`$BkOyg+)FAf,Xe`c!c-Ev!4hj6:D3 any other information the State Commissioner of Social Services A child died and Child Protective Services (CPS) was involved. All of these programs stem from the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, which the federal legislature passed in 1974. However, the corroboration requirements contained in the penal law regarding the sections cited above and the age application of article 263 does not apply to child abuse and neglect proceedings in the Family Court. to safeguard and ensure the childs well-being and development and to preserve and stabilize family 0000469828 00000 n 0000014746 00000 n 0000103597 00000 n 0000012574 00000 n x]moF a?J^rCzXsD,IQ-K*PH>3jUN)t^Eu"e/_\if oMH}}+-}W?S\3voY`bqYbC>a0Vi &1I4p$pN] Nassau County (N.Y.) Child and Family Services 7 introduced a blinding practice into its child welfare removal meetings and, within five years, the number of Black children removed from their families was reduced considerably, representing the most significant decrease in racial disproportionality within the county system ever. 0000473815 00000 n A toolkit is being developed to support adaptation and potential implementation in other jurisdictions, as Nassau County routinely fields questions about its approach from agencies across the country. xref The guide is available in the following languages: Voluntary reporters (for example, neighbors, relatives and concerned citizens) may also use the statewide, toll free number to make reports. Child Neglect and Abuse: How Does It Affect Child Removal? 0000471104 00000 n Nassau County is committed to ongoing improvement, and to reducing disparities for children of color within the child welfare system. 0000480651 00000 n 0000475976 00000 n 0000464451 00000 n