Do you have the right to talk to my children without my permission?

Yes.  The State mandates any child, 12 months or older is to be interviewed alone, at every contact, but the social worker.

If any person obstructs or interferes with an investigation, the Director may file a petition requesting an order directing the person to cease obstruction or interference.  Obstruction or interference includes refusing to allow the social worker to interview the child in private.

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1. As a reporter of abuse or neglect, can I be anonymous and still get information as to the outcome of an investigation?
2. Can you come get my out of control teen? I can’t handle him/her anymore.
3. Do you have the right to talk to my children without my permission?
4. How do I report that a child is being abused or neglected?
5. How is child abuse/neglect defined?
6. When should a Children’s Protective Services report be made?
7. Who is the reporter? I have the right to know.
8. Why do you have to talk to my children alone?