I would argue that abuse and neglect is likely what caused them to be in the foster system to begin with. Is abuse and neglect from the family less severe because they are related by blood?
I would argue that abuse and neglect is likely what caused them to be in the foster system to begin with. Is abuse and neglect from the family less severe because they are related by blood?
Definitely not less severe in some cases. But how those third party people coming from outside could be sure of that abuse to such extent that they separate that blood relation for years?
That is why they investigate. Sometimes investigations can take considerable time to complete thoroughly and accurately. I would venture to guess that too many instances have happened where they leave the children in the home until the investigation is completed only to have the family up and leave or even more abuse happens to the children because they believe the children must have said or done something to alert protective services. Am I saying that all PS workers are perfect and never make mistakes? Not at all, but to paint them as people trying to break up homes for no reason is ridiculous. The ultimate goal of PS is reunification. That is pretty well established. My wife is a social worker. The worst days of her life is when she has to make that call to PS. She does it though because the safety of the children is of the utmost importance. As mandated reporters we don't have the luxury of just looking the other way like so many others do.