Can a Caseworker Speak to My Child’s Teachers?
Yes. The caseworker can speak to your child’s teachers. Investigators and caseworkers are no different than any other civilian. Like most of us, if we walk up to a person and asks them a question, that person can answer the question. Similarly, if the investigator contacts your child’s teacher, the teacher can provide them information and in turn, the investigator can use that information. However, the teacher, neighbor, family member, friend, or any other person questioned by the Division, does not have to answer. They are under no legal duty to cooperate. Additionally, if the information is confidential, such as medical material, the Division cannot acquire that information without an authorization of release.