EPISODE · Mar 21, 2025 · 3 MIN
System Manipulation: How CPS and Social Services Can Be Exploited During Family Disputes
from Before Breakfast · host Kathlene Herberger
In a striking instance from the west side of Buffalo, NY, the case of Little John illustrates a troubling misuse of the Child Protective Services (CPS) system. In this case, clever manipulation involved exploiting CPS protocols to gain custody of children and secure financial benefits. Such incidents not only affect the children involved but also expose vulnerabilities in social assistance systems.
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In a striking instance from the west side of Buffalo, NY, the case of Little John illustrates a troubling misuse of the Child Protective Services (CPS) system. In this case, clever manipulation involved exploiting CPS protocols to gain custody of children and secure financial benefits. Such incidents not only affect the children involved but also expose vulnerabilities in social assistance systems.
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