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How Fairfax County explains the child protective services court process
Summary
A plain-language overview of how Fairfax County’s CPS handles abuse and neglect allegations: investigation, possible petition to court, appointments of counsel and CASA, removal and placement options, and timelines for hearings and reviews.
Speaker 1, presenting an informational overview, described how the Fairfax County child protective services (CPS) process unfolds when an allegation of abuse or neglect is made.
The overview said CPS investigates every allegation and, if it finds the claim credible, “a CPS social worker will prepare a petition to be filed with the court, alleging that the child is abused and neglected.” The presentation emphasized parents’ rights: “Parents have a right to due process,” and the court will appoint an attorney for any parent who cannot afford counsel. The presenter also said “an attorney called a guardian ad litem will be appointed for the child to represent their best interest” and that the court will appoint a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to work with the family during the foster care process.
The speaker explained the steps that can follow a…
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