Cps Safety Plan Compliance

Summary

CPS in California can enforce a safety plan requiring the mother to attend rehab, even if the child resides with the father. Non-compliance may lead to court intervention, potentially affecting the mothers custody and visitation rights. The court can issue orders to ensure compliance with the safety plan. Both parents retain legal rights unless a court decides otherwise.

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If a referral was made on the mother n she fails a drug test but both oarent have placed child in fathers care indefinitely what right do parents have when rehab gor mother is requessted in safety plan but child is not living w mother before cps got involved parents agreed mother would leave child living w father indefinitely ?
It sounds like the child is already in a safe environment with the father. However, CPS will likely still require the mother to follow the safety plan, including rehab, to ensure future safety.
What state or region are you located in? This can help provide more specific rules and regulations.
Califonia
In California, Child Protective Services (CPS) still has authority to enforce a safety plan, even if the child is already living with the father. Here are some key points:
- Parental Rights: Both parents retain their legal rights unless a court orders otherwise.
- Safety Plan: The mother is required to follow the rehab plan as part of CPS's safety plan.
- Father's Role: As the child is living with the father, CPS will likely monitor to ensure the child's safety and well-being.
Do you have any specific concerns about the safety plan or legal rights that you need more information on?
Why does mother have to go to rehab ordered in safety plan if child is not living w her nor staying with her !
In California, CPS can require the mother to go to rehab even if the child is living with the father. This ensures the mother addresses issues that could affect future custody or visitation rights. It also helps create a safer environment for any future interactions with the child.
Do you have additional questions about how this may impact parental rights or the safety plan itself?
So if child is already no longer living w mother n is physically living w father ,and mother doesnt sign saftey plan to enter rehab what happens ?
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If the mother refuses to sign the safety plan and enter rehab, CPS could take further action, including:
- Court Intervention: CPS may petition the court to enforce the safety plan.
- Parental Rights: The mother's refusal could negatively impact her custody and visitation rights.
- Legal Consequences: The court could order compliance with the safety plan or impose other legal consequences.
Do you have any concerns about how to best approach CPS or the legal process?
What legal action will they take
If the mother refuses to sign the safety plan and enter rehab, CPS may take the following legal actions:
- Court Intervention: Petition the court to enforce the safety plan.
- Modify Custody/Visitation: Seek to limit or modify the mother's custody and visitation rights.
- Legal Orders: The court could issue orders compelling compliance with the safety plan.
Any specific concerns about navigating the process?