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Commonly Asked Questions about Child Protection Laws

Under Michigan laws, CPS must have your permission to interrogate your child out of your presence. If you do not allow CPS access to your child(ren) they may conclude you have something to hide and seek a court order for removal.
During an Investigation CPS can only remove children from home if they have permission from a judge. When CPS removes children, it often places them temporarily with the other parent or in foster care. Foster care could be with relatives. The police can remove a child from home without an order from a judge.
Its important to remember that you are in no way obligated to let the social worker enter unless he or she has a warrant. Even if you know you are completely innocent, its best to keep the CPS agent at a distance.
Child neglect is defined as any egregious act or omission by a parent or other caregiver that deprives a child of basic age-appropriate needs and thereby results, or has reasonable potential to result, in physical or psychological harm.
So the short answer is no:-/. Calls to CPS are confidential. Annoying, frustrating, and embarrassing, but confidential. Its never usually a good thing when CPS is involved.
Every state has laws that protect children from harm. Criminal assault laws protect persons of any age against physical assaults. Child abuse and neglect laws are special in protecting only children. States give their juvenile courts jurisdiction over children who have been denied proper parental care.
But broadly speaking, there are 4 types of neglect. Physical neglect. A childs basic needs, such as food, clothing or shelter, are not met or they arent properly supervised or kept safe. Educational neglect. A parent doesnt ensure their child is given an education. Emotional neglect. Medical neglect.
CPS investigations must begin within 24 hours upon receipt of a report and may take up to 30 days to conclude.