Rights When Contacted Social Worker

Summary

When contacted by a human services social worker in Colorado, you have the right to privacy and to understand why you are being contacted. You are generally expected to cooperate but can request a lawyers presence during meetings. Keep records of all interactions. If you receive an unprofessional-looking notice, verify its authenticity by contacting the agency directly and document everything. Consider consulting a lawyer for specific legal advice.

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I am seeking nfomation on my rights and hat I can and can't do in the situation a human service souca worker has contacted me .
Hi Nicole, I'll need to know your location to give you accurate information on your rights and obligations when contacted by a human services social worker. Could you please provide your city and state?
Westminster Colorado
Thank you for providing your location, Nicole. Here is some general information on your rights and obligations when contacted by a human services social worker in Colorado:
- **Right to Privacy**: You have the right to privacy; social workers must respect confidentiality.
- **Right to Understand**: You have the right to understand why you are being contacted.
- **Cooperation**: You are generally expected to cooperate, but you can request to have a lawyer present during meetings.
- **Documentation**: Keep records of all interactions and communications with the social worker.
For further assistance, you may contact:

Jefferson County Human Services


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO *
Website: www.jeffco.us/human-services

Do you have any specific questions or concerns related to your interaction with the social worker?
I haven't had any interaction . The Situation this far is recievein. Copied piece of paper tht looks.very unprofessional folded and put in my mail box and. Vm
Thank you for the details, Nicole. It seems you received an unprofessional-looking notice and a voicemail. Here are some steps you can take:
- **Verify Authenticity**: Contact the agency directly to confirm if the notice is legitimate.
- **Document Everything**: Keep records of the notice and voicemail.
- **Seek Legal Advice**: Consider consulting a lawyer.
Would you like more information on how to verify the authenticity or specific legal advice?