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How can you find out who has called defacs and made false allegations against someone?
To find out who has made false allegations to child protective services (such as DFACS), you can start by contacting the agency directly to inquire about the process and any potential avenues for filing a complaint. However, due to confidentiality laws, they may not disclose the identity of the caller. If you suspect defamation or have been wrongfully accused, consider consulting with a legal professional who can guide you on how to address the allegations and protect your rights.
What else can I help you with?
are there any programs out there that help if you have no money or insurance to help with interventionsif the person is homeless?
Contact your local Crisis Intervention Center. They will have answers for you and will guidd you on what to do and what not to do in an intervention. good luck your local community center of community ction have programs for interventions and your Defacs offices
My parents are looking to move to the area from Florida. They are both in their mid 70's and want their own place but are not able to take a lot. They do not have a lot or money and are on a fixed income. We want them close to us. Please help.?
check out the defacs office for senior,they offer asistance which can help with finances
Does Georgia DEFACS have to assist a child's out of state father in attending court hearings if he is broke?
No they do not. Non-custodial parents who live outside the state of Georgia are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts and laws of the state in which they reside and Georgia has no obligation to provide anything in the way of transportation or reimbursement for travel. You may file a petition of indigence in the court with jurisdiction in the case and an attorney may be appointed to act in your stead if the petition is granted but Georgia law provides no provision (yet, the issue is now before the Supreme Court) that this must be granted.
What is the punishment for leaving a bruise on your child accidentally when spanked for the first time and school reports the bruise to defacs in Georgia?
The outcome depends on many complex factors. The worst: If they think that child OR other children in your home are at risk, they can legally remove all your children from your home. IF you try to prevent it, the police can arrest you. Let them take the kids and call an attorney. Do everything Child Welfare asks of you.However, if Child Welfare uses common sense and truly evaluates you AND your home and the child is NOT at imminent risk, they may require you to take parenting classes. You will probably be REQUIRED to sign a contract to not use physical punishment again. The risk with hitting, spanking, paddling is it CAN cause welts, bruises, or cuts---even if you did not mean to do that. It is sobering when one extra slap leaves a mark on your child. Even more sobering to hear from Child Welfare. Probably the hardest thing-- DEFACS will now be in your life for a period of time. Even harder--- facing your child and somehow having the courage to say "I'm sorry I hurt you. It is not your fault that mommy got in trouble." Please don't make the child responsible for telling.Resolve to do whatever it takes to keep your child/children, even things that might seem "unfair". And resolve to use a different form of punishment for your kid/s--- and your own sake.
What can you do when a 16 year old boy is mentally abused?
Speak to a specialist in this area to go about the best way to deal with the problem. Most cities/towns have acces to assistance with regard to child abuse. Possibly a councilor or even your local doctor. Try to explain the situation as fact not speculation as it can be very damaging if it is not actually happening.
Can a pregnant 17-yrar-old in Georgia leave home without parental concent?
Yes, pregnant or not, you can leave home at 17 in Georgia, because by law you can go to jail at 17, so if you leave home, you can't be forced to return. In contrast, you cannot be forced to leave until 18. ***** No, they cannot. A 17-year-old in GA (and probably every state) can be charged as an adult if they commit a crime, but that has nothing to do with the age of majority. A 17-year-old is still a minor. They gain the rights of an adult at 18. Until 18, they are subject to the control and authority of their parents (so their parents get to decide where they live) UNLESS they have been legally emancipated in some manner such as marriage (which requires parental consent) or court decree (which is rarely granted). Pregnancy does NOT emancipate a minor. ***** Not true! Yes, you are not an adult until 18; however, in Georgia, you can leave home at age 17. You cannot be kicked out until age 18, but you can leave at 17, and no one will force you to return. Call the police and ask them. Or better yet, call DEFACS. ***** I'm not wrong. You're giving people inaccurate legal answers. I'm not basing my answer on what someone told me, I'm basing my answer on the actual law. If the police refuse to do their job and bring the runaway home, it is a very easy matter for the parents to get a court order requiring them to do their job.
What is the legal age kids can stay home alone in Georgia?
In Georgia, the age of majority is 18, meaning that anyone under 18 cannot sign Contracts or Leases (get an apartment, for instance), so a child cannot be kicked out until age 18; however, due to the age a child can go to prison in Georgia being 17, a child may leave on his/her own at age 17 and cannot be forced to return. So, the answer is 17. ****** The answer is not 17. A 17-year-old in GA (and probably every state) can be charged as an adult if they commit a crime, but that has nothing to do with the age of majority. A 17-year-old is still a minor. They gain the rights of an adult at 18. Until 18, they are subject to the control and authority of their parents (so their parents get to decide where they live) UNLESS they have been legally emancipated in some manner such as marriage (which requires parental consent) or court decree (which is rarely granted). ****** Not true! Yes, you are not an adult until 18; however, in Georgia, you can leave home at age 17. You cannot be kicked out until age 18, but you can leave at 17, and no one will force you to return. Call the police and ask them. Or better yet, call DEFACS. ****** I'm not wrong. You're giving people inaccurate legal answers. I'm not basing my answer on what someone told me, I'm basing my answer on the actual law. If the police refuse to do their job and bring the runaway home, it is a very easy matter for the parents to get a court order requiring them to do their job. ****** I am from Georgia, and I moved out when I was 17. I was not forced to return and I simply lived with my best friend until I was old enough to get my own place. To my understanding the only requirement is that you can move out and you do not have to go back, but the police can come find where you are and they have to notify your parents of the address. But that was it. In many cases I wouldn't suggest this, but I had very good reason, especially since the Georgia DFACS system failed me miserably. I would suggest a program ran out of Rockdale County called Elks Aidmore for anyone considering this.
