Cps Report School Notification

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CPS generally does not inform schools about reports due to privacy laws. Court-appointed lawyers for minors are usually free. For grandparent visitation rights, consult a family law attorney.

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Does cps tell the childs school there was a report made?
In California, Child Protective Services (CPS) generally does not share information about reports with schools due to privacy laws. However, there might be exceptions in case of immediate threat to the child. Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
Oh ok thank you
I'm glad I could provide some information. If you have any more questions or need further clarification about anything, feel free to ask.
Oh so my grandma's sister (my aunt) said that since cps is involved in my case the court will appoint me a lawyer because I'm a minor and cps is involved
Yes, in California:
- The court usually appoints a lawyer for a minor if CPS is involved.
- This lawyer is known as a "Guardian ad Litem" or "Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)".
- Their role is to advocate for the best interests of the child.
Are they free or do the cost money?
In California:
- The court-appointed lawyers for minors, such as Guardian ad Litem or CASA, are generally provided at no cost to the family.
- Their services are funded by the state to ensure the child's rights are protected.
How do you ask for one? Because we haven't started the case we were asking so the lawyer can file the petitiona for us for grandparent visitation rights and custody of me
In California:
- When a case is filed involving a minor, the court typically appoints a lawyer automatically.
- If not appointed, request one during your first court hearing.
- To file a petition for grandparent visitation rights, consult a family law attorney.
Oh so you can ask the court to appoint a lawyer for you to file the petitions?
Yes, you can request the court to appoint a lawyer for you. However, the appointed lawyer's primary role will be to represent your best interests, not to file petitions on behalf of others. For filing petitions for grandparent visitation rights, you might need a separate family law attorney.