POLL.. : have u??

[MissMuffett]

Have u ever called CAS on someone ??

[Peety]

I should have..I did tell the person that they need to grow up and get some help.Drinker,,She would get drunk, kids running on the street.
Good thing her inlaws stepped in..

[goodasgold]

Yup, sure have. Had to go in and give a statement too.

[Jackie B]

Yes I did, for sexual abuse.

[DM46]

I haven't, but there were a few times I thought about it.

[bluekrissyspikes]

yes i have, twice. the first time i was 15 and my freind had a baby she couldn't take care of. the poor thing was litterally starving and crying all the time and she kept ignoring her. i didn't call right away, i went home and the next day it was still bugging me so i told my mom who helped me decide i should call. she ended up getting the baby taken away and given to her parents. turned out baby was crying because of a broken arm. the other time was on my SIL because she is an abusive, drug addicted theif of a mother who does things like spending her whole monthly check on weed and sending her kid to school with no shoes and no lunch because that would cost too much and take him out shoplifting because she can get more stuff if he distracts people for her. she beat him for stealing a hotdog from the fridge(and i'm not joking)

[dancingqueen]

I haven't, but there were a few times I thought about it.

I know it's easier said than done, especially if you know the people, but If you are thinking bout it, do it. They are the professionals who will assess the situation and are trained in looking at a situation and determining what is best for the child. And if there was nothing wrong in the first place, they will just finish up the follow-up they are required to do and move on. A lot of times these kids can't or won't (out of fear) speak for themselves. Chances are if you are thinking about it, your instinct is probably right, but at the very least worth looking into.

[dancingqueen]

Have u ever called CAS on someone ??

I voted yes, but let me specify. I have called CAS for someone. That someone was child I felt was in need of some intervention. I did not call CAS on the parent, because that is not what CAS is for.

[SWRKR 01]

Unfortunately, it is part of my job at times. I have to admit, I hate having to do that. Of course I have no problem when the child is at risk, but some of the reporting laws are quite ridiculous.

[Sweet Little Sister]

I voted yes, but let me specify. I have called CAS for someone. That someone was child I felt was in need of some intervention. I did not call CAS on the parent, because that is not what CAS is for.

[Rosie]

Yes, I have and would do it again if I had to!

[bouffant]

God giveth, CAS taketh away.

[dancingqueen]

God giveth, CAS taketh away.

This is the kind of attitude that keeps people from calling CAS... or makes people call CAS out of spite for someone.

[SWRKR 01]

This is the kind of attitude that keeps people from calling CAS... or makes people call CAS out of spite for someone.

In all fairness DQ, some CAS employees are less than adequate at their jobs. many people have been the victim of an oppressive and power-hungry CAS worker, therefore their experiences leave them feeling frustrated and without trust for this system. It is totally understandable. In my opinion, there are not enough checks and balances in that system, often times allowing far too much power to be placed in the hands of under-qualified people.

I see it far too much.

[mags]

Yes, as part of my job. When a child is being sexually and physically abused I would do it again without question.

[NewCasa]

In all fairness DQ, some CAS employees are less than adequate at their jobs. many people have been the victim of an oppressive and power-hungry CAS worker, therefore their experiences leave them feeling frustrated and without trust for this system. It is totally understandable. In my opinion, there are not enough checks and balances in that system, often times allowing far too much power to be placed in the hands of under-qualified people.

I see it far too much.

Have you registered complaints about these workers or attempted to define on paper what checks and balances are needed? This is a sincere question and I have no pre-concieved answers, however I often find that people on the front lines clearly see things that others don't but equally as often just simply put up with the wrongs instead of trying to change things. Obviously, since I don't know you I don't know which group you are in, but I think the question needs to be asked.

[SWRKR 01]

Have you registered complaints about these workers or attempted to define on paper what checks and balances are needed? This is a sincere question and I have no pre-concieved answers, however I often find that people on the front lines clearly see things that others don't but equally as often just simply put up with the wrongs instead of trying to change things. Obviously, since I don't know you I don't know which group you are in, but I think the question needs to be asked.

Excellent question, but trust me...and ask anyone who knows me professionally. I spend alot of time on the carpet because of my refusing to accept the way things are...LOL

[dancingqueen]

Well, In my past work I have been witness to what seems like quite the opposite of these workers you are describing. Perhaps there is something about the situation you are not aware of, or something

[Krysta]

Personally I think CAS is a joke.
Laws are way to strict filling foster homes with pre teens who just needed a good butt whipping to set them straight.
Leaving no room for those in desperate need of an intervention.
In most cases they announce their visits to set an appointment which we all know when companies coming we make sure dusting is done right guys?
Any ways sure they save a few but its not perfect and because they have more rights to have access to your kids then you do leaves it open for sex preditors to become a worker leaving parents powerless over the system.
Just my thoughts on the whole topic.
Maybe if the descision to apprehend was left up to a judge to decide before CAS starts pounding down doors then I would feel a little more at ease but I really dont like the idea of perfect strangers having access to your kids without your permission. What kind of parent would be ok with this?

To bad there wasn't a way they could do the good they needed to protect abused children but also bring back some of the parents rights to discipline those off the wall kids.

[Turtles]

Even though I have not called CAS, there's no saying I won't down the road. If I ever run into that kind of situation I would not hestitate to report it - the children are the innocent ones.