Do I have to give CPS ( Child Protective Services ) Information on one of my residents?

Do I have to give CPS ( Child Protective Services ) Information on one of my residents?

I would contact my attorney on that one to be sure. If they have a court order I would say yes but contact your Atty.

I would. A child can't advocate for themselves. But it might be good to call the attorney just in case.

Yes? Why wouldn't you? They can get a court order, but why make them go through that?

When it comes to kids I’m always going to be their advocate.

I ALWAYS give information to cps

Taylor Stevens all of you know you have to have a warrant right

Richard Stone don’t think a one of us would want to wake to find a child has been harmed with the thought we might could have helped prevent the issue

Brenda Summers Davis I agree with you but also so many times that this has been utilized fraudulently to gain access and or information. You really have to be careful because it can come back as a liability.

It definitely depends on what "information" and ask for legal advise because there are right to privacy laws and you don't want your company to be sued. Some services overreach and expect information not entitled to. Just make sure you know they are legally entitled to what you are giving them. I would also make copies of any information requests for their file.

Miranda Blanchard Rutledge best answer yet. Some people call CPS over disputes over children so rather than make matters worse I would only give what their entitled to and keep an eye out. Let them do their job but, keep an eye out for sure.

* Exactly, some are way over zealous and are acting on anonymous tips or hearsay. It s fine to cooperate, but CYA. Because if you give out info they are not allowed to ask for or have and it gets used against you leaseholder there can be legal repercussions.

Not without a subpoena

I would and even throw a few more in the pile for good measure.

Consult with your leadership but I would say yes as long as they have ID and it’s in line with your policies. Children need us to help protect them sometimes if not always.

They have to provide u with a release. Just went through this a few months back.

Legally do you have to- no; however you can ask for copies of documentation as to why they’re needing the info if you do release info. Consult your supervisor/company policies/attorney

No, you dont have to. I'd definitely contact your attorney first. You're not supposed to give any info to anyone unless they have legal docs requiring you to give it to them or written permission from the resident.

As a foster parent and a property manager, please do. These caseworkers are just trying to do their job with out all the road blocks!

Not without a subpoena!!! I literally got reemed by a regional for allowing undercover officers with a warrant looking for a dead beat dad! She explained that we do NOT ever release information or allow access to residents unless there is a county judge signed subpoena, or WRITTEN permission from the resident in question period!!! Do not do it out of love for kids either....sorry but you’ll thank me when you Don’t get SUED!

As a former foster parent and now Mom of two adopted girls....depends on what they were asking - but they are advocating for the children who have no other protections....check with corporate if you feel it is information you can't share....sometimes its just questions about any behaviors you may have seen....or if you have seen someone who shouldn't have access to the children there...I wouldn't release work/social security or even apartment number if they didn't know it already.....just my two cents...

Not suppose to

I recommend watching The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez on Netflix, and then draw your own conclusion.

Actually, EVERYONE should watch that documentary, and be vigilant.

Not without a warrant. They can ask and if you comply then they don't need the warrant.

This is a tough call because on one hand you probably want to help the child and on the other you don't want to put your office and staff at risk or retribution from a pissed off adult who may or may not have done anything wrong.

If it was myself, I'd provide the information in the interest of the child after I cleared it with my manager. No need to put your job at risk, however, if you can provide information that helps the child stay safer then you've done your part.

Be safe and cover yourself and your staff.

why would you not? Children depend on others to help them. If you were a child being abused wouldn't you want someone to help you? My personal opinion is that by not reporting child abuse or cooperating in the investigation of child abuse you are just as guilty as the party being investigated.

While I understand your position the law is there to protect both sides. Just because a CPS officer asks for information doesn't mean you have to immediately cough it up. There are processes in place that need to be adhered to for multiple reasons:

- Person being asked for info could be fired for sharing private information
- Officer needs to follow procedure, get a warrant and not put said employee at risk of being fired
- Officer could be asking for info for personal gain and is skirting the official process in order to not get caught
- Management company could lose licensing and revenue if they are known to just hand out resident information

A claim of child abuse is just that, a claim. It must be properly vetted, investigated and prosecuted so the justice system can work properly. Otherwise we're all subject to being pressured into giving up information because a law enforcement organization wants it. If the info gained by the officer is contested and not allowed in court due to legal process then it's useless and can actually have the opposite effect and get an abuser off scott free.

Just my opinions, I respect your idea, it just isn't as simple as giving someone some info.