Has your name been added to a child abuse list?

Note: In the U.S. if you’ve been investigated by CPS you’ve probably had your name added to a “child abuse index” listing that will prevent you from holding certain types of jobs, even if you were innocent of the charges. The person who wrote the posting I’m reprinting below is in Canada. I feel this is an important issue for many of us and so I requested to move this posting from our message board to here on the front page of the site. You can discuss this issue with the person who wrote the following by using this link: Abuse Registry should be under Review. (forum registration required) - ljm

By ‘Frustrated’:

Most of us names are put on Abuse Registry and we did not have any Criminal Background or no Convictions. We didn’t even go to Court. No Criminal Charges.

And yet our names are on Abuse Registry? I assumed it was only for the Convicted who were already tried in Criminal Courts. Boy was I wrong. It is typically ANYONE can be put on Abuse Registry who had CPS Cases previously and who were founded, substanited, or indicated.

Should it be under review and should be reformed?
Yes.

We should go to our Consitiuents, Congressmen, and Senators and write letters to them, telling them of our stories and our names were put on Abuse Registry. And make them change the Laws, to have the Abuse Registry ONLY for CONVICTED Criminals and Convicted Abusers that were already declared guilty in Criminal Courts in the peers of their jury.

Everyone should WRITE A LETTER explaining to Senators and Congressmen that this is a Problem. An innocent, law abiding, voting Citizen with no Criminal Background was being put on the Registry without due process????? Shocked.

Please everybody, write a letter to Senators and Congressmen pleading that this is unjust (unjustice) on the public. We never gotten to see the Criminal Courts. Even my Criminal Case was thrown out and dismissed and our names are still on there regardless of what CPS say? Who is ABOVE THE LAW>? CPS?

This is an OUTRAGE! It is like putting a Judge on Abuse Registry. Is that even right? It is like putting Paris Hilton on Abuse Registry just because of her DUI? It is like putting putting a Priest on it, OH wait a minute, let’s rewind, they had court for supposed sexual abuse. Never mind. How about Children? 15 or 16 who become a first time parent gets put on Abuse Registry. They can’t even finish High School. Rolling Eyes

Come on Let’s be real. Registries as I assumed, same as Sex Offender Registries FOR CONVICTED. Should be treated as the same…CONVICTED ABUSERS who have already been tried in Criminal Courts and was declared Guilty of his peers of the jury.

Why put law abiding, normal parents who never saw the steps of the Courthouse being put on it for?

Why are the Parents were not or never was criminally or formally charged for any crimes if anything at all????

Let’s change its Laws and Reform it. If CPS wants private registry, they should keep it to themselves, and not made to the Public. Just CPS for their own imaginary bogus made ups cases.

Let’s bring Justice back and let’s do it right.

Filed under: Canada, United States — Linda @ 3:20 pm

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Amen…I totally agree…Our names were considered “indicated” and i just got done writing 3 letters to the CPS in Etowah County, AL but haven’t heard anything yet…Our entire case is based on a bunch of lies and false accusations and our children were taken out of our home for 5 months….thank god we were able to place them with family though…I just think that they really need to change the laws and only put your names on the registry if you are convicted in a court with plenty of evidence to back it up…in my case our names will go on the registry without any court hearings….thats just soooo wrong
Amy

Comment by Amy Williams — November 27, 2007 @ 10:33 am

i was just wanting to know if my name was added to the last..

Comment by Joy-ce Cameron — November 27, 2007 @ 7:51 pm

i was just wanting to know if my name was added to the last.. because cps say we did and we did not so i need to know…

Comment by Joy-ce Cameron — November 27, 2007 @ 7:52 pm

I previously worked at a child care facility. I was the only one there until 7:45am when another women would arrive; however, she would always come late. At 7:45am I was suppose to take 11 children out to the bus stop, which I would leave 13 children inside, about 1 minute unattended, playing on mats and cameras watching them, I was then investigated by CPS and they found me indicated child neglect. They wanted me to take 26 children outside without permission from parents to a parking lot by myself while I put the others on the bus. I think this is more neglect than leaving them inside. I am 23 years old never been convicted of anything, have an associate degree in Secondary Education, working on Child Psychology Bachelors Degree, but now I can not because CPS was lazy on investigating, I should not be at fault it should be the child care center for only having one person there…. What do you think?

Comment by Maybug8485 — November 28, 2007 @ 12:55 pm

I have been forced into a confession of hurting a child. In actuality I am fighting the confession. I have been taking care of children most of my adult life and would never harm a child. I dropped the child by accident and the police did not believe that a 6 foot drop to the cement floor would cause a child harm that I must have hit him. NOW my name is on this list and I havenot even been convicted. So much for the innocent until proven guilty. They have taken things too far in this country and surrounding countries. We need to fight this. Please tell me what I can do to help you in this fight against this organization. DSS should be held accountable for such deflamation of characters!

Comment by Evans — December 13, 2007 @ 10:32 am

Bless the Lord and A MILLION thanks to fightcps.com. I finally got my son back after almost 15 months. All of this because cps said my meds were not prescribed, ALL LIES, I have the prescription in a safe along with my medical history and the name and # of the pharmacy!!!! Told my joke of court appointed snitch(”lawyer”) time after time, but he said that since it was from Mexico it would make no difference, ANOTHER LIE!!!! I have been seeing that Doctor for 9 years. I finally got smart and was going to hire my own lawyer and private detectives to run background checks of everyone from the judge to my initial social worker, when all of a sudden, CASE CLOSED!!!! To everyone who can hire a lawyer, DO IT!!!!! If you can’ t afford one, learn as much as you can from this wonderful website. The money that I was going to spend on my lawyer, I am now going to use to help another mother who needs to hire a lawyer. Going to see if I can get my name of that very unfair list. Never give up, fight till the end, God Bless our Children. CPS- DON’T F*** WITH A MOTHERS CUBS- lesson learned, I now have a TOP DOG attorny on speed dial.

Comment by Vanessa — December 13, 2007 @ 1:32 pm

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I know for a fact that my name has been added on the child abuse/neglect list. The reason being is that my children were taken back in October 26, 2004. However, I was not charged with anything. What had happened was my second son was accidentally burned and later, I end up getting a letter about my name being on this list. And so was my husband’s name. Well, myself and my husband had completed a treatment plan and our rights ended up getting terminated. Me and my husband had our own children and we do not have them. My third child by my husband was taken from the hospital in 12-204 and my fourth child, my daughter, me and my husband had to turn her in at the DHS. We only had her for a month. She was born 2-07-06 and we turned her in on 3-08-06. Well, now we are suing the State of Michigan in regards to my all children. Me and my husband have three different cases. One is in the U.S. Supreme Court. Another one is in the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the other one is a separate case for my and my husband’s daughter, Yahrael S.

Comment by Jennifer Stephens — January 19, 2008 @ 3:55 pm

I’m not sure if my name has been added. How would I find out? http://www.angelfire.com/film/4tyler

Comment by Dawn — February 2, 2008 @ 11:50 am

hey i have been abused when i was younger my brother and i both were then we were seperated when ever i was 7 we still talk but y do mothers put there kids threw it beleive me Dont do it 2 your kids because they will Never 4 give u 4 it trust me it will Follow them forever if u have n.e leading on a Sharon Nicole Bedford please let me kno cuz thats my bio mom and i am deeply tryin 2 find her and also Gary Alan Harmon so please help me .love Noelle

Comment by noelle — February 7, 2008 @ 10:18 am

georgia is covering up a child custody predator for benefits,every 10 years this predator gets custody.The state of georgia family court system & law inforcement refuses to see this kidnapper has struck in many counties such as cobb,bartow,cherokee,gilmer county ect over the past 50 years.We were forced to surrender custody of 1 child our daughter, so this makes our case top secret and our effort to report is blocked.1-828-497-3046 don’t ask if we are upset !

Comment by victor & elizabeth baker — February 7, 2008 @ 10:59 am

I am so sick and tired of CpS, They have ruined my life, especially those SOBS in MA. My Parents kidnapped my oldest because they didn’t like my husband, They didn’t return my son, my parents lied to cps and they took there word over mine. Due to that when i had my twins, cps stepped in at the hospital and tried to yank my twin luckily I have a friend of mine who told the cps worker off and she let us keep the twins but we had to do all the services, dont they understand that people have jobs and they can;t always do the services???

Comment by Debbie — February 15, 2008 @ 7:35 am

does anyone know how i can check and see if my name is on the registry other then talking to dhs

Comment by tracy loghry — March 28, 2008 @ 11:37 am

In Aug 2005 my ex-wife falsely accused me of choking our 7 y/o daughter. A DHS invesitgation was not done until Dec 2005. I was “founded”. Of course the only person DHS spoke to was my ex-wife and the Asst. County Attorney. In April 2006 during depositions it was shown that she was lying and my daughter told the truth. In fact, the facts indicate and show that my ex-wife was the one who choked her. Nothing was done to her (yet anyway). The DHS is still trying to put me on the Registry for abuse even after the Courts dropped the charges. I ask, “what in the hell is going on in this state (Iowa)?” I have worked in the legal system for 19 years, if they succeed, my career is over! This DHS system has got to be changed.

Comment by MarkE — May 15, 2008 @ 10:58 am

We were foster parents for two years and I have social work degree and was fostering a baby in Alabama.

A terrible thing happened that was an accident. I did not contemplate it in any way.

I was so busy and decided last minute to take the baby with me and when I got to my appointment I went into it and completely forgot that I brought the baby with me.

I know it sounds insane- who ever forgets a baby- but I did. I have never left a child unattended at all prior to this.

Now I am indicated on the CA/N, cannot work in Alabama as a social worker and can not adopt/foster ever again.

I have a hearing but don’t think it will matter.

What can I do?

Help…

Comment by Jennifer — June 17, 2008 @ 2:24 pm

I had my 13 year old watching my 8 year old and I was arrested because a nasty nosy neighbor called on me and Division Of Family Services investigated me and said my daughter can watch my son but then still put me on child neglect level 3 registry which is leaving a child home that cant eat or dress by themselves and that was so not the case. My court case was dropped because I had an attorney and court said it was bogus charges but when I went in front of a commissioner to object to the registry I didnt have an attorney and the commissioner said no child should watch any kid with adhd so she was going to substantiate the order. The social worker lied in court and there was no investigation done. I appealed it after spending $1500.00 for another attorney and won my case because the judge said the same thing that there was no investigation work done on my case…I well definately write to congress. I don’t abuse/neglect my kids but you are at every ones mercy when someone calls and I understand about making sure the kids are protected but what about the parents…I felt like I had no rights what so ever!!!

Comment by Tina Labella — October 11, 2008 @ 7:35 am

Is there any possibility of a class action suit being filed in Calif to challenge the registry? My daughter was included even though she was the VICTIM of the domestic violence. CPS claimed 8 yr old & 8 mos old were endangered, although they were in bed asleep.

My daughter plans to be an RN, but this registry can prevent any licensing we have been told.

Thanks. Last post I did, there was no answer.

Comment by Al Ferguson — October 13, 2008 @ 11:37 am

I will like to know how can Tell if my name is on Central Registry? What do I have to do to get information?

Comment by Carla Plummer — October 18, 2008 @ 7:58 pm

I will like to know how I can find out if my name is also on Central Registry?

Comment by Carla Plummer — October 18, 2008 @ 7:59 pm

Generally speaking, you would need to contact the state office of CPS -in your state capitol.
Give all information you can-that is, if you have a case file nbr, provide it.
Statutes are in place that mandate that the state send you a report within a specific period of time.

Comment by MaggieC — October 19, 2008 @ 7:52 am

The only folks who worry about CPS Registry are the ones who most likely are INNOCENT.

Pretty soon, no one will free from inclusion on some government database.

A child— a minor under 18– can he be termed a Sex Offender?

RN’s can be rehabilitated and are often able to have their LICENSES REINSTATED, even after being addicted and sometimes copping drugs from their clients.

Maggie C’s advice is VERY PERTINENT TO THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE INNOCENT.

And generally speaking, you need to file an objection within a timely manner.

Thanks for your straightforward, succinct advice, Maggie.

Illinois folks should contact the Illinois site:

familydefensecenter.net

Attorney sponsored.

Comment by Fern — October 19, 2008 @ 8:11 am

Years and tears ago, a social worker accused me of lying about my husbands’s sex abuse of my/his children. She said to me that she had made a mistake-in recommending custody to an abuser- but couldn’t do anything as she would lose her credibility. My children were virtually destroyed- and I fight every second of my “life” to stay- sane in the face of this insanity.A major wish I have is to expose the madness of the social services system- where I live. There is no accountability or integrity.From: Canada

Comment by Moi/me — October 26, 2008 @ 9:02 am

omggggg
i COULDNT agree more! i mean, im not a parent, but MY parents, back in august were accused ‘of not having water’ and since we have dogs, ‘the dogs messing on the floor’. also sexual abuse which is absoultley in no way true! my dad would never do that! but im very certain its my dumb cousin, because she doesnt like my dad, and she said “he abused” my sister too, god i wish that this would happen to her. and they “had a court order” to remove me out of my home( i wasn there-i was visting overnight with my grandparents) and it wasn’t even real-my grandfather asked to see it. their response “No, i cant show you it” soo i am royally mad at them, they dont do anything for the children who need to be removed, but the ones being well taken care of? OMG THEYRE ABUSED THEY GET FED!!!!!!!!!!

right now we are pursuing on a lawsuit.

Comment by allison — October 26, 2008 @ 6:00 pm

Allison, you are in a very good position to speak out as a “child” harmed by these unjust CPS tactics.
Please consider lending your voice to this cause -and-you have one real smart GrandDad, good for him for standing his ground.

Comment by MaggieC — October 26, 2008 @ 7:15 pm

Im trying to find out information concerning the registry. If I am on the registry for spanking my daughter 7 years ago does this keep me from being an RN.

Thanks

Comment by Jacqueline Watkins — January 18, 2009 @ 5:46 pm

In most instances, to find out you need to write to the state office.

Yes, if you will be working with children, it could prevent you from finding employment as an RN.

Expungement rules differ from state to state.

Comment by maggiec — January 18, 2009 @ 6:14 pm

WHO DO YOU WRITE ABOUT YOUR NAME BEING ON THE REGISTRY AND FOR CHANGE FROM CPS… KENNYJ50@HOTMAIL.COM

Comment by STEPHANIE — January 19, 2009 @ 7:39 pm

In most cases, the local CPS forwards the information i.e. whether you are indicated or unfounded to the state CPS entity.
The rules (statutes) may vary from state to state. But I believe they are pretty much standard.
The initial call goes to a state entity, the local CPS follows up and makes a determination.

If you are in NY (where I am) ultimately, the register comes under the OCFS -the Office of Children and Family Services in our state capital, Albany.

I would seek out your state’s main office for child welfare, social services, or whatever it is called in your state, and start there.

Comment by maggiec — January 19, 2009 @ 9:42 pm

My name was put on the registry in Nov 04, after an incident with my daughter, the case worker stood in my home and told me that my name would be put on the registry and that I would no longer be able to work in any type of childrens services, nursing homes, and anything that had to do with the welfare of another human being..i recently called her (in the state of Arkansas) and asked her how long would my name remain on this registry, she told me 5 years from the date of the case. So you may contact childrens services and try to talk to a case worker (preferably the one that dealt with you at the time of this madness) and see if this 5 year rule applies to you. It maybe based on your state and the way they handle these things. All I know is that they are more concerned in causing havoc in your life. My case worker did not have kids, I asked her that. I informed her that going to college does not make you an expert in child rearing, until your in my shoes, will you truly understand. I got reprimanded for spanking my child. So I assume my degree in criminal justice doesn’t help me for another 9 months or so. If the 5 year removal from the registry is true….

Comment by H Chaney — January 29, 2009 @ 12:59 pm

I would check directly with the state and ask the process by which you can request a your case file from the registry.
You may be able to fight this.
In NY, one has 90 days from the date he/she is formally advised that his name is on the registry to appeal the decision.
Formally advised, no just told by a caseworker.
Arkansas may have a similar standard.
In NY, one’s name remains on the registry until the youngest child in the home turns 28 years old. Yep, 28.

Comment by maggiec — January 29, 2009 @ 7:02 pm

my dad got a letter today notifying him that his name was on the central registry for child maltreatment. we had a situation that started in august which kept my sister and I from living in our home. we just got back to living with him in decemeber. I was wondering when his name would be taken off this list…he owns his own business but he fears it might go out of business in a few years due to our economy. he wanted to go back to school to be a nurse in the medical field but if his name is on the list, he is unable. I really feel that this is all our faults [my sister and i] and i just really want to get his name off the list. please contact me if there’s any way i can help out.
ohfxckitslauren@yahoo.com

Comment by lauren — March 7, 2009 @ 4:45 pm

It depends upon your state’s laws.
Many states allow one to appeal the determination BUT there is generally a strict guideline as to how long one has to request that appeal.
In NY, for example, one has 90 days to write to Albany to request that the record be amended.

Comment by MaggieC — March 7, 2009 @ 5:39 pm

Lauren,
I think you may be in Arkansas. If you are, your father only has 30 days in which to act upon this report.

He must request a hearing to amend the report.
http://www.state.ar.us/dhs/chilnfam/child_protective_services.htm
See this link:

Comment by MaggieC — March 7, 2009 @ 7:33 pm

Well, I am from the “dark side”. I work as a caseworker with cps. Yes, a “founded” investigation/assessment is a barrier to working with children, or even having a relative child placed with you in the future. It does not mean it’s impossible, but it stalls things, and an “emergency certification” as a relative placement option for the relative child is not possible at the time of removal and CPS taking temporary custody (usually by way of police at the time/place of removal) of a relative child. Violent or sex crimes are a barrier as well. A “founded” comes in handy to track down sex abuse and physical abuse over generations or in time. A “founded” can be appealed, and cps workers really hate going to a review panel and explaining their decisions. It’s a time hassle.
Make sure your address is valid in the child welfare system’s database, and you appeal in the time frame. If the certified letter returns, it’s “buh-by”. Even though cps has access to DMV records, client’s addresses need to be updated by the caseworker or support staff. If it is not (and this is a common oversight at the closing of a case), the letter returns.

Comment by gottsmann — March 7, 2009 @ 10:36 pm

What? I thin kyou mean well but I am having trouble following you.

Here’s my take-
If you are going for an appeal of your name i nthe child abuse registry-send all items via certified mail.

If at all possible have all of your requests notarized.
Maintain copies of all documents sent to the registry.

If at all possible, retain a private atty to oversee all.

And, I agree with Gottsman-check your state laws (statutes)

Comment by MaggieC — March 7, 2009 @ 11:00 pm

everyone should send all inform to one place and lets get together and form a protest against the capitol,anyone in new york that is having the same problems please send me your horror story along with information to be able to contact you and we will petition the capitol to gether we must come together and fight and not keep on talking on the web. my mailing address is p.o.box.288 buffalo,n.y. 14209{wm. perry}

Comment by william perry — May 19, 2009 @ 8:34 am

my fiancee and i just got letter from dss stating we have to go to hearing and they r request’g for our names to be put on registry and we will receive more pprwrk regrd’g whatever else they r request’g..all b\c of one drs opinion! we did not hurt our son and i will stand by that forever..i WILL NOT admit to something we DID NOT do..my son who at the time was only 1month old & we only had him for 19 days b\c he was in nursery for 10 days b\c he was born w\pneumonia.he had major constipation&diarrhea and had what looked like bruising on his buttocks although it wasnt tender to palpatation and in no pain every time a dr.rubbed\touched him..a dermatologist was never called in..xrays were took & it showed fractures of his ankles.drs changed their opinions a few times..i know we did not hurt him so either it happened from my over 16hrs & emerg.c.section or some other reason besides abuse! we dont have$ for own attrny,probono agency cant help.only option is court appointed which i know doesnt help much.plz help!

Comment by jennifer polish — July 7, 2009 @ 4:26 pm

what is this world coming to?? If you have the $ to fight w\ a private lawyer you prob.have a chance but who has almost $10,000 to hire crmnl and dss lawyers! so w\o $ it seems you are screwed. I have done so much research but im not a dr or a lawyer so it means squash! and im sure when i go get a court appointed lawyer that wont do much! its such a shame that u need $ to poss.win! Its all about $ in this world, not about innocence! plz help me someone! i beg of you! jennifer @ schawn414 at yahoo.com

Comment by jennifer polish — July 7, 2009 @ 4:34 pm

William Perry, I am going to mail you my horror story and contact information, I am sooo innocent it is not even funny. I am ready to fight because I am being denied justice. I will do whatever I have to do to fight this fair hearing decision to keep my name on the registry for “inadequate guardianship.” I will send you the info in the next week. Thanks.

Comment by Melissa Delgaudio — July 8, 2009 @ 4:47 pm

If you live in Arkansas, there is a statute that says: Statute: §12-12-505(b)

Classification
Unsubstantiated

Expunged/Sealed
Not included in the registry.

Conditions/Comments
Not addressed in statutes reviewed.

Classification
True

Expunged/Sealed
Expunged after 1 year.

Conditions/Comments
No subsequent reports.

On those types of maltreatment specified in Department policy.

Expunged/Sealed
Offender may request removal from registry.

Conditions/Comments
No subsequent reports of that type for 5 years.

Full Text of Statute

So basically after 5 years you can contact them about the process of expungment. I hope this gives some relief, to an insane situation. I hope it works for me.(no red tape)

Comment by Fran — November 27, 2009 @ 4:35 am

In May of 2009 while working at a children placement home in NYS. A home for youth that have been abused and maltreated I myself was accused by a young man that has a long history of accusing staff of abuse. He claims I punched him through a door. He being on the other side and I punching him through a peice of glass. Being a former athlete and at 6′5″ 280lbs and able to bench press over 300lbs. I managed to “chip” his tooth. No brusing to the youths mouth or in general, no damage to the door. Just a “chip” in a tooth. And later his friends on the house that were in there rooms agreeing with the aligations. I knew I was on the list. My employeer told me I would be fine and the case would be unfounded, once i submitted the request for it to be unfounded and expunged. A short time after I submitted it. I quit for a better job opportunity. I work with adult care now…I enjoy it. I consider myself lucky. Today I got the letter saying they are denying my request. I’m 25yrs old. never had a record of any kind. I have an associates in criminal justice and graduated top of my class. I do not and will not abuse a child or anyone for that matter. It appears criminals that committ crimes have more of a voice and more rights then the innocent. I submitted my request in early july. Just got the letter today 11/27/09. Nothing like hearing your going to court sometime soon, for something you obviously didn’t do.

Thanks God Bless

Comment by Jim C — November 27, 2009 @ 2:15 pm

Has your name been added to a child abuse list?

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