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Couldn't think of a title to put on this but wanted to let you know that we too have been here and done this ... even went through a spell with our first placement years ago where we put coffee on for the investigator ... and as the other posters have reported this behavior/allegation is normal for kids in the system ... an easy way to get attention and allow them to escape from reality of expectations and requirements. And while nerve-wracking and fear wrenching, please keep the respect the cps process deserves ... for every report investigated there are many children who go on abused without any help because they cover out of terror which tears me apart (personal pet peeve!).
I am a big promotor of logs (daily if possible ... with computers it is easier to jot a quick note down) when you go through this "journey" ... it is surprising how much effect a phone call or request for assistance verifies what you have been experiencing. If a child is in therapy this "log" should be printed or copied and provided the therapist at each visit so he/she too can direct you as well as identify "patterns" that you may be too close to see.
Hang in there and keep posting - it will help and as said many who have been here, done this can help with questions as they arise ...
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