Shocked- I'm on CPS registry?!

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I'm hoping someone has some advice or experience with this because I'm really discouraged. After waiting several weeks for my ATT, I contacted pcshq and was told that something had shown up on my Adam Walsh CPS background check and that was why the BON hadn't approved my application. I was really stunned because I had no idea I was on the CPS Registry. I've worked in health care for years and never had a problem with background checks, and some of my jobs have been home care and working with vulnerable populations, which I thought required a CPS check.

My children are grown now, but when they were little someone called CPS on me with false neglect allegations. They visited me a couple times and that was that. I wasn't neglecting my kids, I thought that was clear to them, and I never got notice of anything. Come to find out more that apparently CPS recorded the case as supported. 

Has anyone had any experience with something like this? How did it turn out and any advice for me? Thanks.

That's great that you got your statement and paperwork to them already. I feel like your good work history as an LPN will really help you. I hope it goes faster than you think! I know the waiting is so draining.

So I just found out that I need to send character references (preferably from my job) and a work performance review. Did you need to do this? I'm finding the thought of talking to my employers about this pretty humiliating. I know I didn't do anything wrong but still. Also, I always thought that being on the CPS registry makes one ineligible to work with any vulnerable populations. I guess not since we both do, but I'm having these visions of being told I can't work there anymore. I love my job so that would be awful.

I'm really grateful to be able to "talk" to you about this- it helps not to feel completely alone in this situation!

 

1 hour ago, SeeThruFaded said:

That's great that you got your statement and paperwork to them already. I feel like your good work history as an LPN will really help you. I hope it goes faster than you think! I know the waiting is so draining.

So I just found out that I need to send character references (preferably from my job) and a work performance review. Did you need to do this? I'm finding the thought of talking to my employers about this pretty humiliating. I know I didn't do anything wrong but still. Also, I always thought that being on the CPS registry makes one ineligible to work with any vulnerable populations. I guess not since we both do, but I'm having these visions of being told I can't work there anymore. I love my job so that would be awful.

I'm really grateful to be able to "talk" to you about this- it helps not to feel completely alone in this situation!

 

I really think you need to speak to an attorney. Yes, they cost a lot of money but even if you just have a sit down for a free 15-30 minute intake and tell them your situation would be helpful. The investigators work for the BON and are not your friend no matter how friendly they appear to be. Protect yourself and speak to an attorney. Good luck.

Hi NurseBlaq, thank you for your advice. I've been wondering if I should speak to an attorney even though I really can't afford one right now. But I also can't afford to not get my license. From my point of view, I can't imagine them not issuing my license over this, especially when reading the reports, it's clear that my kids were not neglected (I wish I could send PMs because I feel it's unwise to get too specific in a public forum). But I also don't want to go into this being naive and end up getting a horrible surprise. 

Having to involve my work in this is really upsetting to me. All along, I've felt like even if I don't get my license, I'm happy at my job and feel really appreciated and valued there. The license thing was kind of compartmentalized. Now I'm faced with bringing this mess into my job. Maybe I'm making too big a deal over it, but it just doesn't sit well with me. It's occurred to me to ask the director of my nursing program for copies of my recommendation letters to use instead, but I'm not sure if she would do that or if the Board would accept that. 

I think that before I do anything else, I'm going to take your wise advice and at least consult with an attorney. Thanks again for your reply, NurseBlaq.

Is this state specific? I was licensed in CA in 2018 (RN) and I don't remember anything on the livescan form to test saying anything about an adam walsh or central registry check. Is this something new they are implementing? Did a new law pass? I thought they only ran doj and FBI criminal records, not child abuse/neglect substantiated findings. Can anyone elaborate? Id like to know if this is new and if so, what year did they start implementing this check. Adam walsh check is a separate check from doj and FBI and must be added to the livescan form 

I guess it just started last year. Some states only run CORI and/or Adam Walsh checks instead of fingerprint scans. I'm not sure if background checks are done when you renew your license or just upon initial application. If you have ever been visited by CPS, even if the allegations were false, you were innocent and the CPS workers said it was all set, I would recommend running an Adam Walsh check on yourself. It would have saved me a lot of grief. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Well I became an RN in 2018, I have renewed with CA this year which doesnt require another set of fingerprinting and I have also transfered licenses to Utah, and did the compact which did require fingerprinting but that was March of 2019. I've had multipule hospital jobs and its never shown up on any background check. Is this requirement federal or just state by state? I don't think Im on the CACI since Its never come back that I am. Case was opened against an ex. I had to be investigated with him since we had a kid in common. Anyways im curious because Im trying to adopt my nephew. 

Hi, Can someone please talk to me? I got email from the paralegal today. 

I am not able to pm on here and really need to talk to someone going through this. About 6 years ago, my son wouldn't come home from school. My abusive ex husband and I had been fighting a lot and our marriage was ending. The school called an ambulance and police. The police called CPS because I yelled at my now ex to get off of the phone with his mother. CPS opened a case and pushed through many services that I had been waiting months for. We got divorced and after many months of in home therapy and monthly cps visits, the case was closed. Now, today?It is here to haunt me. I have loans to pay-I was signed up to start BSN next month. My heart is crushed. I have spent the past 4 years going non-stop to pursue my dream. It has all come to a crashing halt and I am mostly terrified about how long this will take and will I ever get ATT? Should I get an atty? Will I be stuck with debt and no career because I yelled at my ex-husband? I saw another post where tge person was still having problems a year later? 

On 5/8/2021 at 11:31 AM, AthenaMarie said:

Did you hear anything back yet? This seems strange. I got into nursing school and also obtained my CNA certification. 5 years ago my ex husband got into trouble and since I was not in the state at the time, they took my kids from BOTH of us and placed them with my ex husbands mom. It took me 2 months to get them back (a judge immediately placed them back with me when I finally was able to get a hearing). 

I am filling out my ATT form in 2 weeks, so I'm hoping this isn't an issue. 

Athena- If you see this will you post an update?

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