Someone please help me with this. Does children services have the right to question a child while they are in school without notification of the parent?

Yes.

If there is any reason to suspect something is wrong and the child may be in danger.

Someone would have to have reported something, or there would have to be something with the child's behavior, or perhaps noticeable injury for this to take place.

Normally, I would say that as long as nothing is going on, you have nothing to worry about, unfortunately, now days, that is not always the case.

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Originally Posted by progunr

Yes.

If there is any reason to suspect something is wrong and the child may be in danger.

Someone would have to have reported something, or there would have to be something with the child's behavior, or perhaps noticeable injury for this to take place.

Normally, I would say that as long as nothing is going on, you have nothing to worry about, unfortunately, now days, that is not always the case.

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Thank-you! I have nothing to worry about, but I was not sure. I don't think anyone has the right to question a 7 yr old without a parent present. Thanks for your answer.

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Originally Posted by bchbuny511

Thank-you! I have nothing to worry about, but I was not sure. I dont think anyone has the right to question a 7 yr old without a parent present. Thanks for your answer.

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It seems like that would make sense... however, IF the problem stems from the home, having the parent there will often cause the child to not be forthcoming.

Well yes you always have something to worry about, Family and Children services assume you are guilty unless proven not. ** sorry for those working there I am sure there are good people, but from many personal experiences and other stories here, If they are talking to your kids, get an attorney invovled NOW.

I have to agree with Chuck, if they are talking to your child, and you have done nothing wrong, then you need to protect yourself, obviously something is going on that has them worried.

Under some circumstances, such as reports made by schools, medical professionals or law enforcement a child may be interviewed without parental consent.
If the Child Protective Services worker does talk with the child without having told the parent beforehand, the worker is to notify the parent as soon as possible that the discussion took place

Being that every case is unique, this may be of help to you.
What to do if CPS agents are investigating you | CPS False Accusations

Good-Luck.