Is it lawful for a 17yr old to be taken away from his/her parents by (c.p.s.) if necessary?
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Is it lawful for a 17yr old to be taken away from his/her parents by (c.p.s.) if necessary?
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This may seem typical for younger children like 12yr olds. Could a 17yr old be taken away from his/her parents by child protective services? I mean, most 17yr olds are very well capable of taking care themselves, being independent and living on their own. But while still living with parents or a gaurdian, what if something happens like. . .child neglect or abuse. Ex. The school notice evidance of mal nutrition, health concerns, abuse and ect and notify the (cps) who takes the 17yr old away. Is it a law for that to happen?
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Sarah
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Of course. She's a minor. That's all it takes, whether she's a newborn up to age 18, if she's being neglected or abused by her parents, CPS needs to step in. |
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Still Me
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Yes, there is! A teenager can be taken until their 18th birthday, unless they have been in "the system" as a younger child. If that is the case, they can be removed until age 21 with exceptions. If a child is emotionally or mentally damaged, the state can maintain protective custody until age 21.
Then after age 21, the state can remove or relocate or provide protective services for adults of ANY age. It is called Adult Protective Services. If an adult is being abuse, neglected, etc., they can intervene and provide the same services as they do for children! |
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momof3boys
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Until you are of age yes CPS can take custody and place you in a foster home. I have known 17 years to end up there because of either stuff they did or stuff their parents did. Some of them had babies of their own and CPS took custody of them and their child. A minor is a minor no matter the age. |
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Too Funny
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I believe that in most states it is the age 18, when no agency
can take a Minor away, from any given situation.
In Oklahoma, it is still legal for a Minor to be dismissed from
school,at the age of 14, because years ago, they were needed on the farms at home, to help make a living.
I do believe that the age, for consent, to live with anyone they
wish is age 13, and after age 14, they can be "emancipated"
"from the system".
ALL ABUSE AND NEGLECT, ETC. SHOULD BE REPORTED WHEN A CHILD IS IN A ''SYSTEM'',controlled
by an agency...
It is in the Bill of Rights, that one agency, can be consulted to
act as a ''referee'' between the person and the agency with
which they are having the conflict...to do otherwise is a
Violation of the Rights of the Individual..
I lean toward the Wording of the Bill of Rights for EVERY
INDIVIDUAL, and oftentimes, an individual''s "Rights" are
being Violated, no matter what age they may be....
In situations like anything which I see where a person's
"Rights" are being Violated, the First One's I Contact are
the staff of the NAACP Civil Rights group...and they can
take it from there...
The ''Rights" of a Minor Child, are just as important as that
of other individuals, of Adulthood. They need "protection"..
too, at times.
They are eligible for a State Appointed Attorney, same as
an Adult. |
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R
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ANY minor if there is abuse or neglect of ANY kind the child is removed from the house there is no distinction for a 1month old or 17 any minor deserves to live in a better environment. |
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Strawberry
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Yes it is lawful for a 17 year old child to be taken away from his or her parents but I dont agree with it because i have been through the system and i know at times things may seem unfair but u have to be strong and hold on |
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Doodlestuff
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Yes, if the 17 year old is in such a situation, CPS can help. Just because they are almost 18 doesn't make any difference. They are still legally a child and can't legally leave home until 18. |
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StacieG
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Sure it's legal. The child is still a minor. |
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BPD Wife
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Yes. However, I also believe that you can emancipate yourself at 17 so as not to have to be put into the system.
Good luck. |
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rhjh0512@sbcglobal.net
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Yes they can b/c you are still a minor. but that is an odd question. Are you 17? or a concerned adult? |
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LadyCatherine
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Not all 17 year olds are capable of doing much of anything,
As for being taken away from there parents yes, it is legal, that 17 year old is still a minor in the eyes of the law. |
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sassy sarah
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It's not that CPS wouldn't be concerned, but they are usually swamped with cases. And if a situation is bad enough, the 17 year old will typically run away or move out. So, as bad as it sounds, CPS likely won't do anything unless the 17 year old is disabled in some way. It also depends on the state, some states consider 17 to be adult and therefore not eligible for CPS aid. |
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falon
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yes. but the kid will be able to choose what he wants to do |
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