As many of you know, we are in the middle of being investigated by CPS.
My husband and I disagreed on how to handle things when a social worker and police officer graced our front door. After arguing back and forth about it, we settled on cooperating with them seeing that my husband is on probation.
Giving you updates on how this whole process plays out is bittersweet. On the bitter end, I wish this wasn't happening. We should've been left alone. Yes, we were having problems, but they would've worked out in time. This whole investigation has caused much fear and stress, and this whole situation is oppressive.
On the positive side, Steemit has given me an outlet for venting about this unfair intrusion into our lives, and the support is much appreciated. I also feel like by going through this, I can give valuable information firsthand from the perspective of someone who is subjected to this. It's like therapy, and I thank you all.
Just remember, it can happen to anyone.
It can happen to you. Imagine if all your flaws and weaknesses were used against you? You may be considered a perfect parent now, but just wait until CPS gets a hold of you. Accidents happen... Your child might make a comment that would alarm someone... You might get sick. It happens everyday! No one is immune...
The ideal and safest option when CPS comes around, is for them not to get past the front door. You don't have to let them in without a court order. I have already touched on what they will ask the kids if they are allowed to come in and question everybody with this article , but I haven't expounded on the initial interview with us, the parents. Every situation would be different, depending on the accusations, but you can still expect to be asked many of these questions.
I hope in reading them, you'll be better prepared.
- Do you know why we're here?
- Do you have any idea who would've called on you?
- How is your children's health?
- How is your health?
- Are your children on any medications?
- (To Jared) Are you suicidal?
- (To Jared) When did you get depressed?
- (To me) Where did you get your GED?
- When was the last time you worked?
- What did you do for a living?
- Do you take any medications?
- What do you do for discipline?
- Can I see their schoolwork?
- When did you start homeschooling?
- Do you smoke marijuana (asked us twice)?
- (To Jared) How often do you take her pills?
- Can I see the bottle of medication?
- Do you drink?
- What do you drink?
- How often do you drink?
- (To Jared) What do you think triggered your depression?
- Have you seen a professional?
- How is your stress level?
- If you were to take a urinalysis, what would show up?
- Are you going to join any co-ops or homeschooling groups?
- Do you go to church?
- How are you getting by without a job?
- Do you get foodshare?
- (To me) Have you always lived in this area?
- Are there any other concerns?
Like the last one? Are there any other concerns?? Yes, because you are so benevolent and you care so much. I would be really surprised if I got another visit today, that would be four days in a row, but I wouldn't put it past them... Like my mother-in-law said, "What did your mom think would happen? That they were just going to come in, wave their magic wand, and make everything better?"
Um, yeah, that's not happening...
Love, snowpea ❤
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