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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ve had similar happen with a younger child which did lead to a CPS visit but nothing came of it. Lesson learned, no more school counselors or other do gooders. 
If the teen is misbehaving and otherwise causing the family trouble, some CPS involvement might be a good thing. Teen learns the lesson, even if they are temporarily removed they get foster care benefits for college (but they won’t be removed because there was no abuse).
All in all, it’s much ado about nothing but don’t use school counselors again. They are inexperienced and are trying to cover their necks at all costs, always over reporting [/quote]

Totally agree with this. Op- these people are mandatory reporters, and if your dc has behavioral issues, it’s not shocking your family was flagged.

Keep in mind most of these people over report. Technically they have zero discretion. Cps handles abuse cases, and isn’t interested in wasting time on cases like these but they have to check them out. I do think you should google ‘cps support services’ and try to find a local contact for free support. There’s one where I live in NYC but ideally you’d find a local org. You can certainly talk to a lawyer too but it’s not necessary.

1. CPS are investigators. Give them info but don’t overshare anything bad. If they ask for vax medical records, as example (something they’ll ask for to check to see your providing care), get the records yourself and send them; don’t offer to do a full HIPAA waiver.

2. Be nice and friendly. Offer a glass of water. Explain to them your dcs mental health struggles, your efforts to support them.

They will probably suggest family therapy at most.

GL. [/quote]

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