RASW - 2016-2018 Experience Survey (USA)
Welcome to our 2016-2018 CPS experience survey.
The results will be used in pushing for reform within the family courts and CPS divisions nationally.
- This survey should be completed by persons encountering CPS within the United States from January 1st, 2016 - The current date.
- Please answer the questions truthfully and honestly.
- If a question does not apply to your situation select the N/A option.
The results will be used in pushing for reform within the family courts and CPS divisions nationally.
What type of response began involvement?
Private Party Report or Involvement [ex: Divorce, Custody Hearing, Spousal Report]
Private Person or Anonymous Report
Mandated Reporter [Doctor, Hospital, Police, Teacher]
Unsure
CPS Initiated [CPS Began Investigation without a Report]
N/A
Result of Initial Response
Children/Child Removed without Court Order
Children/Child Removed with Court Order
Investigation Opened
CPS Closed Case
CPS was forced to close case due to non-cooperation
Other
Were Threats or Intimidation Used in Order to Gain Cooperation?
Yes
No
N/A
Total Length of Involvement
One Month or Less
2-3 Months
4-8 Months
8-12 Months
More than a Year
More than a Year and Ongoing
Cost to Parent to Defend in Court
N/A [Court Appointed or Not Applicable]
$500 or Less
$1000 or Less
$1500 or Less
$2000 or Less
$5000 or Less
$10,000 or Less
More than $10,000
Total Income of Targeted Family/Parent[s] Per Year
$20,000 or Less
$40,000 or Less
$60,000 or Less
Over $60,000
Unsure
Were the Children Abused or Neglected as a Result of CPS Foster Care Placement?
Yes
No
Unsure
N/A [No Foster Care was Used]
Were Laws or Policy Broken During Involvement with CPS?
Yes
No
Unsure
N/A
Was Your Lawyer Effective?
Yes
No
Unsure
N/A
Was Placement with Relatives Offered Prior to Foster Placement?
Yes
No
Unsure
N/A [Foster Care Not Used]
Would CPS Reform Help Children and Parents?
Yes
No
Unsure
Survey Complete
Thank you for taking time to complete this survey. Your answers will be used to petition legislation for CPS reform nationwide.