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Newborn Eye Ointment and Parental Rights
Laws governing the care of newborns abound. One of these measures is the requirement that an eye ointment be administered for the prevention of infantile
Author Durenda Wilson: “This happened to our family.”
“Have you ever wondered what you would do if CPS showed up at your door? This happened to our family a little over a year
When can CPS come in my home?
When a CPS social worker knocks on your door, they normally intend to do more than just stand on your front porch. In addition to
Member Story: CPS came, then the police.
One evening, Eric and Ashley Mackenzie* were getting ready to put their three children to bed when they unexpectedly heard a knock on the door.
Mandatory Reporting Laws
She doubted the parents were neglectful, but failing to report suspected child abuse or neglect was a crime. So to play it safe, she reported
Member Story: We ended up in court
After the Lavons’ church preached a sermon about child training, some embittered ex-members of the church heard about it. They then twisted it out of
Newborn blood spot retention and parental rights
After collecting blood spots for newborn screening, the dried blood spot (DBS) specimens are sent to a designated state laboratory for testing. These blood samples
Child “blows up” Santa. CPS investigates.
“Santa is dead,” 6-year-old Noah Kemp* announced grimly. The other young children at tumbling class looked at him in surprise. This was not a very
Newborn CCHD Screening and Parental Rights
What is CCHD screening? The least invasive standard newborn screening is testing for CCHD via pulse oximetry. CCHD stands for critical congenital heart defects, a