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What circumstances should be present (or what considerations should be made) before removing a child from the guardianship of a parent?

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The law and circumstances that should be clear before removing a child from the parents and or guardians is discussed.

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It is not quick or easy to remove a child from a home, for better or worse. From the one perspective, we do not want to have children harmed but on the other, false attempt can and are made about a parent. Years ago, there was not enough protection or intervention and now some argue that there is too much scrutiny by government or factors outside the home. Issues as culture and socioeconomic factors can distract those that are called to report and often there is a false allegation. Reporting is an obligation but child care workers are not judges and they must follow a protocol. When reviewing this file, the reader must keep in mind that each ...

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