Patrice has given her three-year old daughter, Aretha, and seven-year-old son, Franklin, to her neighbor Stephanie to take care of while she is in an inpatient mental-health treatment program for depression due to a recent divorce. Stephanie is your identical twin's best friend and has been to your home for holiday parties and your children's birthday parties. You work for the Child Protective Services (CPS) in your county and are aware of past allegations of Stephanie abusing her own children. An anonymous report has been received that Patrice's children are being neglected and abused by Stephanie. You, the Child Protective Services worker, should first

a. Remove the children from Stephanie's home
b. Inform Patrice about the situation
c. Investigate the allegation
d. Speak with Stephanie who is taking care of Patrice's children


Ans: c. Investigate the allegation

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