Summary
Elizabeth is dealing with false allegations of child abuse from Arkansas CPS. She requested a hearing within the given deadline, but CPS denied receiving it on time, despite her having proof of timely delivery via certified mail. She is now seeking legal assistance and is in the process of removing her name from the child maltreatment register. She is also facing challenges with Arkansas Legal Services, who are asking for evidence of completion of parenting classes or therapy, which she was unaware she needed.Full Conversation
Arkansas CPS has intentionally lied about myself and my sister
What specific allegations has the Arkansas CPS made against you and your sister?
That I committed an abusive action against my sister Carrie who herself says didn't happen
What evidence does the Arkansas CPS have to support their allegations? In general, CPS must have substantial evidence to make such claims.
They don't have anything but paperwork
What does the paperwork from Arkansas CPS state? It's important to understand the specific allegations and evidence they claim to have.
That I hit my sister in the face with a belt. She herself says it didn't happen.
What actions have you taken so far in response to these allegations?
I have sent in paperwork requesting a hearing that they denied getting but I can prove that they did
What proof do you have that they received your request for a hearing?
Certified mail notification
What is the date and time mentioned on the certified mail notification? This can be crucial in proving that they received your request for a hearing.
July 17th time unknown
What was the reason given by Arkansas CPS for denying the receipt of your hearing request?
In general, certified mail provides legal evidence of delivery, including the date and time of delivery.
They said it went to the wrong slot
What is the correct procedure or address to send such requests according to Arkansas CPS?
I sent it to the PO box that they provided on the paperwork
What is the PO Box number you sent your request to? It's important to ensure it matches with the one provided by Arkansas CPS.
PO box *
What is the city and state of the PO Box you sent your request to?
Little Rock AR *
What was the response of Arkansas CPS when you showed them the certified mail notification as proof of delivery?
It was by a phone call that they notified me that I was not going to get a hearing. Because they said it went into the wrong slot
What was the exact wording of the denial you received from Arkansas CPS?
"Well, you didn't get it back to us on time "
What was the deadline given by Arkansas CPS for submitting the request for a hearing?
30 days from June *.
What date did you send your request for a hearing?
July *
What was the date of receipt mentioned on the certified mail notification?
July *
What was the date you received the paperwork from Arkansas CPS stating the allegations against you?
June *
What steps have you taken after the denial of your hearing request?
Seeking legal assistance and filling out paperwork for removing my name from the child maltreatment register
What is the process you're following to remove your name from the child maltreatment register?
The paperwork recommended Arkansas legal services
What specific services or steps does the paperwork recommend from Arkansas Legal Services?
Filling out more paperwork that seems to be making issues worse
What specific issues are you facing with the paperwork recommended by Arkansas Legal Services?
They're asking for what I cannot provide
What specific information or documents are Arkansas Legal Services asking for that you cannot provide?
Classes that I didn't know that I needed
What are the specific classes that Arkansas Legal Services is asking you to provide evidence of completion for?
Parenting classes or some type of therapy
What is the reason given by Arkansas Legal Services for requiring evidence of completion for parenting classes or therapy?
To prove I'm not abusive
What steps have you taken to complete the required parenting classes or therapy?
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