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"Imminent danger". Part 1 of 3

In this series, we are going to be examining several different definitions (phrases) we have seen used to charge foster parents with child abuse. It is our responsibility to keep our finger on the pulse of our nation, keeping CPS under a microscope unfortunately, is required for the survival of parenting in general. We have a very creative protection entity?

Why is this relevant to you, because the more prepared you are the better your response to these situations. As we remind you that we are not attorneys, just advocates who teach you how to not only protect yourself and your families but stand with you in defense of parenting across the United States.
Now that said, let us continue. The phrases we are looking at in this series.

Part 1. Imminent danger.

Part 2. Preponderance of evidence.

Terminology being used more frequently.


Part 3. Medical neglect.

Part 4. Failure to protect.

Let us get started with Part 1. Imminent danger.

When someone tells you imminent danger, exactly what does this mean? It means that your child is in immediate danger. Let us give you an example of this.

Normally one does research on any word (s) or phrase we are defining, however; there is no explanation available on this phrase. . We researched Blacks, Barons, and our favorite legal dictionary sites Find Law.com none of which had a explanation for “imminent danger”. Therefore, we must seek our own definition.

First source let our favorite definitions reference, Wikipedia where we find this statement;

The page "Imminent danger" does not exist. You can ask for it to be created, but consider checking the search results below to see whether the topic is already covered.

Now let us go to Webster’s Dictionary for our first word imminent.

Imminent denotes that something is ready to fall or happen on the instant; as, in imminent danger of one's life.
Danger; Exposure to injury, peril; risk; insecurity.
Note; we are not quoting in entirety for obvious reasons, we have selected one of the definitions in each word.

Now combine the two definitions for an explanation of this phrase recently put into operation in child abuse cases. Understand, this phrase (terminology) is utilized by Child Protective Services not just the foster care community, but also in biological homes.

Define; you are accused of exposing the child to immediate loss, pain, or other harm. The child is unsafe in your care, or in your foster home.
How could this phrase be used against me, you ask? Let us set up a framework, ready? Your doorbell rings, opening the door you find a social worker and a police officer on your porch, they tell you that they have a report indicating that a child (ren) is (are) in “imminent danger”. Okay, so now you have someone who has reported you because they believe that a foster child (ren) in your home is (are) in danger?

Stay with us as we explore many very interesting terms, child abuse is on the rise? Are we worse parents or is the term "child abuse" expanding to cover whatever we do?

Suggested reading Define Child Abuse. Part 1 / part 2 /part 3 / part 4.

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