Judge Calls Out CPS Lies & Missing Info

Multiple cases of children in the child welfare system, focusing on the parents' progress towards reunification. Central arguments revolve around the parents' substance use, the children's current placements, and the parents' compliance with service plans. CPS is seeking to ensure the safety and well-being of the children.

Litigants:

Children's Cases: The case involves multiple children, the Calhoun and the Molar children.
Parents: Multiple parents, and maternal and paternal family members.
CPS: Child Protective Services.
Lawyers: Attorneys for different parties, including the parents and the state.
Various Case Workers and Supervisors: Involved in managing the cases.

Legal Terms:

Status Hearing: A review of the current situation in a case.
Permanency Hearing: A hearing to determine a permanent plan for the child.
ICPC: Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, is the legal agreement between states that helps ensure the safety and well-being of children.
Hair Strand Test: A drug test that analyzes a hair sample to detect drug use over a period of time.
Urine Analysis (UA): A drug test that analyzes a urine sample to detect drug use.
Osar Evaluation: A comprehensive assessment of a person's substance use.
Service Plan: A plan outlining the services the parents need to complete to regain custody.
Telehealth: The use of technology to provide healthcare remotely.
Mediation: A process where a neutral third party helps the parents reach an agreement.
Reunification: The process of returning a child to their parents.
Adoption: The legal process of transferring parental rights.
Dismissal: The termination of a case.
Inpatient: A treatment setting where a person stays overnight.
Outpatient: A treatment setting where a person attends appointments but does not stay overnight.
Family Group Conference: A meeting with family members to discuss the child's case and make plans.
Domestic Violence: Violent or aggressive behavior within the home.
Protective Parenting: Training to help parents protect their children from harm.
Best Interest: The primary consideration in decisions about children, focusing on their safety and well-being.
Custody: The legal right to care for a child.
Visitation: The schedule for the non-custodial parent to spend time with the child.
Supervised Visitation: The parent does not have unsupervised time with the child and is always watched by someone else.

Legal Motions Filed:

Request for drug tests: The court orders the parents to do drug tests.
Extension: Requests for more time to work on service plans.
Motion to remove case from YouTube: Request to remove the case from YouTube
Motion for ICPC: Request the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children to happen.

This is legal commentary for educational purposes only. Not legal advice.