As parents or caregivers, few things are as important as the well-being and safety of the children we love. Unfortunately, there are situations where the rights of parents and the welfare of children come into conflict. When this happens, it's crucial to understand...
Child and Youth Services (CYS)
Could your child be a victim of medical kidnapping?
It is almost unfathomable when it occurs. You brought your sick child to the doctor or hospital seeking treatment. You never dreamed that this decision would alter the course of your child’s life and put the custody of your child at risk. Perhaps there was some...
Your child’s grandparents called Children and Youth Services on you: What now?
You and your parents (or your spouse’s parents) have never seen eye-to-eye on much, and the family tensions have escalated ever since you had a child. Now, shortly after you’ve had words (again) with your parents about the way that you’re raising your child, a...
Is child abuse going under the radar?
In many cases, those who see the signs and report child abuse are daycare providers, teachers and doctors. These are people who have close contact with children but who are not actually connected to an individual child’s family. They may see signs like physical...
Parents of violent kids often face shame, stigma
If a parent commits domestic violence against the other parent or a child, it can have profound and life-change effects, both ordinary and legal. Credible claims of child abuse can affect your child custody rights, for example. You could be facing a restraining order,...
Reports continue of states wrongfully taking children away
News reports have again shown that states still take children away from parents based on false conclusions from doctors. While the reporters say such cases are not common, they continue despite decades of medical studies and public awareness of the problem of false...