What does CPS-mic stand for in Michigan?

CPS – MIC INVESTIGATIONS The Children’s Protective Service Maltreatment in Care Unit (CPS- MIC) was developed by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to investigate: • Alleged abuse and/or neglect (CA/N) of a foster child placed in licensed foster homes and/or unlicensed/licensed relative homes or independent living.

Is it legal for CPS to remove child from home?

CPS does not have a legal right to conduct an investigation of alleged child abuse or neglect in a private home without your consent. In fact removing a child from your home without your consent even for several hours is a “seizure” under federal law.

When to use CPS in a Category II case?

Category II-Cases in which the department determines that there is a preponderance of evidence of child abuse or neglect and the risk assessment indicates a high or intensive risk. Services must be provided by CPS, in conjunction with community-based services.

What happens if family does not cooperate with CPS?

If the family does not cooperate, or cooperates but things do not get better, CPS may change the ranking to Category II. CPS found evidence of child abuse or neglect, and the child is at significant risk of harm in the future. CPS will open a protective services case and will provide services to the child and family.

Can a court order CPS to remove a child?

If necessary to ensure a child’s safety, CPS may file a petition with the court requesting that the court order any of the following: The family to cooperate with in-home services. Removal of the perpetrator from the home. Removal of the child from the home. CPS cannot remove a child from the home without a court order.

Category II-Cases in which the department determines that there is a preponderance of evidence of child abuse or neglect and the risk assessment indicates a high or intensive risk. Services must be provided by CPS, in conjunction with community-based services.

When does CPS need to file a petition with the court?

When the Court Gets Involved. If CPS decides the situation requires more serious action to keep your child safe, CPS may file a petition with the court. CPS might work with the county prosecutor or attorney general to do this. CPS must file a petition if it ranks a case Category I.

If the family does not cooperate, or cooperates but things do not get better, CPS may change the ranking to Category II. CPS found evidence of child abuse or neglect, and the child is at significant risk of harm in the future. CPS will open a protective services case and will provide services to the child and family.