My experience has been that there is enormous variation in social workers
and particular areas as regards just how good child protection is. I've
posted  this address before but others may be interested in the story at
this site... what can happen when a baby is reported underweight
http://docs.ajtodd.com/video.html
Karleen Gribble
Australia


> by law, medical professionals, and any person involved in the welfare of
> children, are required to report concerns.  not to get anyone in trouble,
> but to allow the professionals the assess and decide what is in the best
> intrest of the child.  if a report is not made, and something happens, you
> can be charged with a crime.  maybe i have a unusual relationship with our
> local CPS, but i feel very confident that a lot of care and thought is
> behind the decisions made.  in my area, CPS will help a family in any way
> possible to stay together, even transport to MD appt.  and especially in
> educating parents.

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