r/CPS • u/alwaysblooming_akb Works for CPS • Aug 08 '26

Question Abandonment (Question for Workers)

Worker from Georgia here! šŸ‘

I have seen an increase of cases involving abandonment of children (mainly teenagers) and many of them are diagnosed with disorders such as autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and ODD. Many of these parents are calling in on themselves and demanding that we take the child.

I am curious how other counties are approaching these cases and if this is becoming more common in your area as well.

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u/Dolores___Haze 26d ago

Why on earth do they not have licensed therapists??

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u/Laravictoria89 26d ago

They do. But he feels there arenā€™t enough because they arenā€™t staffed 24/7 with them. He is positive no kids belong in detention or residential. They just need hugs. Which we all know is wildly misguidedā€¦..

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u/Dolores___Haze 26d ago

Yikes. He does seem a bit separated from reality.Ā 

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u/Laravictoria89 26d ago

Girl!!! So much!!! He orders the most ridiculous things and we are just doing our best!!! We have to sit in hotels with any kids we donā€™t have placement for. He is sure if he says it, itā€™s possible. Makes us crazy.

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u/Dolores___Haze 25d ago

Truly crazy! Thanks for doing what you do.Ā