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[quote=Anonymous]This is how the system works-

Person calls CPS.  Person on the phone decides to take the case or not.  If case is accepted an intial investigation follows.  Sometimes investigator can make a determination based upon early investigation.  If not, then a more comprehensive investigation follows.

In order to be the subject of an CPS investigation you have to have been the primary caretaker in charge of the children at the time of the incident.

After investigation is complete CPS worker makes a determination about the allegations.  If the worker finds evidence to back up the initial report, then the would be a positive finding.  Terminology varies from state to state, but a positive finding could be labeled "indicated" or "founded".

CPS investigations have a much lower standard of proof than any police investigation or court hearing would require, which is why it's rare for a case to prosecuted.  Usually when a case has positive finding CPS's focus is to get the family services to prevent the abuse and/or neglect from happening again.

You should only show up on any CPS list if the allegation has been "founded" or "indicated". If there was a negative finding, then you would have no record.

In California by law all nannies have to trustline certified, which is a background check that checks for CPS violations.  [/quote]

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