We were talking about reading your investigative report. For example if the charge against you reads, (not a real statute, just an example) ARS 55-5101. What does this mean to you? Exactly! So you see, if you have the statutes already printed, and in a notebook, you can look up this number. You have just started on what we call your "Law Book". In which contains.

Your state Statutes, (downloaded to your PC) then print off only the ones pertaining to foster parents, your Agency rules and regulations, Agency Manual.

You can also start writing down anything that you may have missed in your journal. Incidents that you remember. Keep this separate from your personal journal. If, you are one of the lucky foster parents who have been instructed how to document properly your efforts may save the day. Start collecting receipts, then organize them into weeks, paper clipping them together and in different envelopes.

Why; you may need to re-establish your whereabouts on a particular day depending on the outcome of the investigation. You can assist your attorney in preparation before the investigation report comes in. Do not wait until the last minute. When, your Administrative Inquiry is scheduled just ten days from the date you receive your notification you will not have time to complete this project.

Here, is a question for you; How long do you have to appeal the decision after the investigation is completed, and after your Administrative Hearing? Do you have an attorney lined up to handle your case in the event that the report comes back and has found you substantiated, founded or indicated?

As you see it is advantageous for you to have found a qualified attorney, not afraid of CPS.

Administrative Law is an anything goes court is something you have never encountered before. Evidence often thrown out of a real court of law as hearsay allowed in this courtroom. We are used to DNA, fingerprints, real evidence not allowable hearsay. Take this charge seriously, it is critical and can follow you the rest of your life.

Those under Ad Law; Police officers, fire fighters, nurses, school employees, inclusive of; teachers, nurses, bus drivers, janitors, maintenance personnel, ground keepers, day care workers, aides, anyone who works in/around children. A substantiated, founded indicated decision could end your career. Your name can be placed on the State Child Abuse Registry.

Suggested Reading; Administrative Law; Part 1 / Part 2 / Part 3 / Part 4. 2nd Series same subject; Things you need to know? Part 1 / part 2 / Part 3