The fact that what CPS does is sometimes “unacceptable” might be news to other people, but we’ve been saying it for decades. So the news story making the rounds right now about the new watchdog assigned to investigate CPS and the unspeakable number of badly mismanaged cases they’ve botched in recent years comes as no surprise.

However, if we have any sentiments about the issue, it’s the fact that maybe (finally!) something will be done to ensure that CPS workers do their jobs properly! Which means leaving innocent families alone, focusing on the families who really need help, and then making sure they get the services they need to succeed.

How did CPS screw up this time?

The Office of the Auditor General released a very damning report recently, that explains the many ways that CPS workers are not meeting their goals, or performing the duties properly. Specifically, 23 different things that CPS workers are doing incorrectly, which is putting Michigan’s children in jeopardy. Here are just a few of them:

• In 35% of cases, CPs workers didn’t properly assess the risk of future harm to a child.
• In 50% of cases CPS workers didn’t refer cases to county prosecutors,
• In 15% of cases CPS workers didn’t provide the required medical examinations for children,
• In 11% of cases, CPS workers didn’t conduct face-to-face interviews with allegedly abused children within the required window of time,
• In 13% of cases CPS workers didn’t document the safety and whereabouts of children,

What does CPS have to say about it?

According to a statement released by CPS spokesman, Bob Wheaton MDHHS takes the findings of the audit very seriously. “While the department does not agree with all findings, MDHHS agrees that Children’s Protective Services can and must improve. The department shares the concern that the Office of Auditor General has for protecting Michigan children from abuse and neglect. This is a top priority.”

What does the Governor plan to do about it?

Governor Snyder has created a team to lead the review of CPS and then head up the improvement process that the agency will have to undergo. Leading the team will be Orlene Hawks, Director of the Office of Children’s Ombudsman. According to the Governor’s spokesperson, Ari Adler, Hawks will have “greater scope and freedom to investigate processes … and coordinate improvements than she had as the Children’s Ombudsman.”

CPS has a long history of screwing up!

Whether it’s not performing their duties, not doing what they’re supposed to do, or tearing apart families that would have been better off together, CPS has been botching their jobs for years! But here at The Kronzek Firm we’ve spent almost as long helping families pick up the pieces and fight back. So if CPS is trying to screw up your family, call us at 866 766 5245 today. Our skilled and experienced CPS defense attorneys are here to help.