Anyone had to call CAS?

[mimi]

5 years ago a good friend of mine was diagnosed with stage 2 lung cancer as well. She has been cancer free for 31/2 years and has started her own business. She is 52.

[Momof4]

Very sorry to hear about your Mom's diagnosis but my Mom had a mastectomy at age 42 and she is now 76. It takes a positive attitude, lots of pain and agony to get through the treatments, but there is no stopping my incredible Mom. I hope your Mom does well through all she is facing now.

I want to ask you if you will be screening better at your interviews now that you have had this experience. Personally, I think you did the right thing in calling CAS. At the very least, they will educate the parents and help them to realize that their son is as malnourished as a 3rd world starving child. So very sad. Sorry you had to go through that, but I'm glad you were able to save this child.

I'm sorry, but I never would have accepted that child into care. I have learned to question the parents at the interview about food, behaviours, parenting philosophies, and so much more. I'm not sure how long you have been in business but the interview is where you weed out all these things. A 10 month old child coming into my care is always eating table food in very small chunks. I haven't had to feed any of them any kind of puree.

As you said, you learned a lesson.

[Teagansmom]

Ljubljana,,hjbhb

[2cuteboys]

I'm sure it's very stressful for you!
On the bright side, at least you can have a "fresh start" in a new city and won't be worried about seeing this family anymore.

I'd imagine CAS would support you. You can't expect that people be mandatory reporters if they aren't going to get some kind of help on the other side. It sounds like the family is probably very angry and wanting to do something to "get back" at you. I hope the powers that be can see through to that and you won't end up losing more than you already have.

Good luck!

[mimi]

Hi Teagansmom, it is wonderful that your Mom is doing so well. Congratulations to her!!

I am sorry to hear about the lawsuit. I wouldn't worry much about the dc family's lawsuit. They have to prove malice intent and of course there was none. You were doing your job as a daycare provider and reporting your suspicions. The legal system and CAS may not be perfect, but they can sure spot a bogus claim and a disgruntled person who was reported.
I am wondering if you can ask for lawyers fees when you win your case against this family.

If I were you I wouldn't give up on Daycare as your business. It sounds like you are a wonderful caring provider and our industry needs to keep providers like you. Good luck with your new home and please let us know what happens.