If the Court feels CPS might be dropping the ball, the Court can order you or the child's law guardian to file a petition alleging the abuse or neglect, so that the case can be moved forward. It is not often used, but remember that in most states a child can bring a family offense proceeding or criminal charges against an abuser, in the same legal manner as provided for a spouse. If the child is old enough, or if someone is willing to file the petition on the child's behalf, this may be one way to get an Order of Protection. Provide proper medical care for the child. If you need emergency relief, you can get a stay or other special order pending appeal in some cases.
Appeal is expensive, but it is the only way to reverse a judge's decision.
One thing we can do is start raising money and funding appeals for such cases. Although appeal is the only way to reverse a judge's decision, it is sometimes possible to achieve a better outcome for the child through a petition to modify the judge's order. In New York, modification requires a change of circumstances. Thus, the Court is not supposed to revisit the issues that were already litigated but it can consider a new result for the child based upon the changed circumstances. Also, in very limited cases, a judge might reconsider an earlier decision if you can show him or her newly discovered evidence.