March 6 2024- The article highlights the power dynamics within Child Protective Services (CPS) interactions, emphasizing the need for the workforce to understand and acknowledge their power and be trained on sharing it with families. Powerlessness, alienation, and a lack of autonomy often characterize CPS-involved families’ experiences, contributing to a sense of failure. The article suggests that sharing power with families is crucial for long-term safety and well-being, challenging the risk-averse practices prevalent in the system. It introduces three components of power theory: hierarchical power dynamics, negotiated power dynamics, and shared power dynamics, advocating for a balanced and collaborative approach to empower families involved with CPS.
https://imprintnews.org/opinion/time-to-end-the-cps-power-trip/247828#