Why did my teacher call CPS when I missed school for chemotherapy
Imagine missing school for chemotherapy, only to discover that your teacher has contacted Child Protective Services (CPS). What should have been a time focused on treatment, recovery, and family support suddenly becomes a frightening and confusing situation. Why would a school respond this way when a student is dealing with a serious medical condition?
In this episode, we explore a sensitive story about illness, school attendance policies, child welfare investigations, and the challenges families can face while caring for a child undergoing cancer treatment. We look at how misunderstandings…
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