Child Protective Service

Child Protective Service
Brenda Scott, in her 1994 book Out of Control: Who's Watching Our Child Protection Agencies, criticizes CPS, stating, "Child Protective Services is out of control. The system, as it operates today, should be scrapped. If children are to be protected in their homes and in the system, radical new guidelines must be adopted. At the core of the problem is the antifamily mindset of CPS. Removal is the first resort, not the last. With insufficient checks and balances, the system that was designed to protect children has become the greatest perpetrator of harm."

An ongoing case about the Nastić family living in U.S. has received an intervention from the Serbian government. Children were taken away from their parents after their naked photos were found on the father's computer. Such photos are common in Serbia culture. Furthermore, parents claim that their ethnic and religious rights have been violated – children are not permitted to speak Serbian, nor to meet with their parents for orthodox Christmas. They can meet only mother once a week. Children have suffered psychological traumas due to their separation from parents. Polygraph showed that father did not abuse children. Trial is set for January 26. Psychologists from Serbia stated that few hours of conversation with children are enough to see whether they have been abused. Children were taken from their family 7 months ago. FBI started an investigation against the CPS.

Review Of  Child Protective Service:

"The best thing is getting the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of families, and help break the cycle of abuse and neglect"

"It's awesome to be able to help families, and ensure that they gain the knowledge and tools to reduce risk of abuse and neglect in their homes"

Pro and contra about Child Protective Service:

Pros
The advantages of working for the state are you do have some flexibility after you are there for about 1 year. I you have a successful track record you should be able to work from home and be able to have a flexible schedule where you can come in early or leave late in order to accommodate your working habits.
Cons
There is high turn over, lots of stress and EVERYTHING is all about your numbers- how many cases have you submitted, how many do you have on your workload, how many delinquent cases do you have.
Advice to Management
Stand up for your employees and realize that there is only so much work that can be accomplished within a day. To retain employees it is imperative to have balance.that's all about Child Protective Service