The child protective system likes to say that they are "for the best interest of the child". If this were true why cant a family member receive payment,while a stranger can get paid .Is the best interest of the child to be with strangers?The child is given an ad lietam, who works together with CPS ,so whos interest do you think they are working for? The children need true advocates who will fight for them,not buddy up with CPS workers.Who makes sure that the advocates do their job?It is important for children to have advocates,however they must be true to the child.