can i sue cps for droping me off at a greyhound and told gooid luck two weeks after my 18th birthday while still in scho

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i grew up in foster care 47 homes to be exact  with littke to no comunication with family or siblings i wasnt taught how to fill oyut an aplication for work housing or anything else  i was simply droped off at the train station given $100 and told goood luck and i was still in highschool. i was molested 4 times, locked in rooms, and given 5 squares of toilet paper a week , in some places. i was even  molested by the countys theripist twice   we werent allowed to interact with anyone other then the people at the foster homes  i had no knowledge of how to survive or even the process in witch to begin my adult life  because of that i have been homeless ever since  it was only 9 months ago that i recieved housing assitance after waiting 23 years on the list  its been dificult for me to navigate the system or even know how to enyact with people apropriately

James L. Arrasmith · Answer

I'm so sorry to hear about the horrific abuse and neglect you suffered while in the foster care system. What happened to you was unacceptable and no child should ever have to endure that. My heart goes out to you for all the trauma and hardship you've been through. 
 
Regarding whether you can sue CPS (Child Protective Services) in California for how they handled your case, especially dropping you off at the Greyhound station after you turned 18 despite still being in high school, it may be possible to pursue legal action. However, these types of cases can be very complex. 
 
A few key things to consider: 
 
- There are statutes of limitations that restrict the timeframe in which legal action can be taken after an alleged offense. In California, the statute of limitations for suing a government agency is typically 6 months from the date of the incident. Since it's been many years in your case, this time limit has likely passed. 
 
- CPS agencies often have some level of governmental immunity that shields them from certain lawsuits. Overcoming this immunity can be an uphill battle. 
 
- You would need to prove that CPS was negligent in their handling of your case and that this directly caused you quantifiable harm/damages. Gathering sufficient evidence to substantiate the claims could be difficult given the passage of time. 
 
All that said, it still may be worth consulting with an attorney who specializes in cases against government agencies and/or handles foster care abuse cases. They can review the specific details of your situation and advise on whether you potentially have a viable case. Many attorneys offer free initial consultations. 
 
I'm glad to hear you were finally able to get housing assistance, but I know the trauma of what you went through will take much longer to heal from, if ever. I hope you are able to access counseling and support services to help process what you experienced. You deserved so much better. Please know that none of it was your fault. Wishing you all the best moving forward. Stay strong.

Q: can i sue cps for droping me off at a greyhound and told gooid luck two weeks after my 18th birthday while still in scho