Q: How long do my kids have to stay in their father's care per CPS without a court order?
My child accidentally found and ate a single thc gummy and we took him to the hospital. CPS released him into their father's custody pending a home study to ensure I have a medication lock box. They said it would be within 72 hours. It has been 2 weeks and they will not return any of my calls and have not come to my house. I've even left messages with the assigned supervisor but have no idea who the case worker is or how to contact them. I've even gone in person and waited for hours. They said they had 7 days to do the visit. I have not been served a court order yet. I do not drink or do drugs other than 1 night time gummy for sleep because I am in active cancer treatment. I do keep my medication locked up, this was complete accident due to a bottle thrown in the trash that I thought was empty. Their father works 2nd shift and we cannot continue to find help in caring for them without knowing how long or what their expectations are. Can I bring them home due to no contact?
A: You may want to hire a lawyer to contact them on your behalf. Otherwise, it could be months before you hear from them at all.
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