DOCUMENT EVERYTHING:

• A timeline of the day of injury, witnesses to account of injury, etc.
• Document every contact with the local Child Protection representative and the general specifics of the contact.  Note any discrepancies, inaccuracies, requests you made that were either denied or not completed, etc.
• Check laws in your state on whether you can tape record conversations between you and child protective worker.

• Consult attorney before agreeing to a caseplan or voluntary services.  Just because it sounds easier and might get your family back together quicker doesn't mean it is the best solution.  You may be placing yourself one step closer to losing your children if you fail to meet an objective on the case plan.
• Consult attorney before attempting to draw media coverage on the wrong doings of the system.  If not properly timed, this could jeopardize your case.

• Don't just trust or rely on an attorney to prepare your case.  Research for yourself.  No one has as much a vested interest in your case than you.
• Find out the latest medical research being conducted on the particular injuries involved in your case.
• Find medical, technical or scientific experts to testify or assist in preparing case.
• Find attorneys who specialize in medical abuse cases.
• Whether you are going through a civil or criminal court, research and become familiar with the applicable laws.

• The information may not be current
• Laws vary from state to state