If CPS comes to your home and threatens to take the kids tell them “Go ahead. I can’t afford them anymore. But if you take them, don’t plan on bringing them back.” They’ll backtrack like a crawfish. Their “goal”, no matter the problem, is to reunite the family. Even if a child is being molested.
That is terrible advice. Think how much it would hurt your children to hear you say that! Also, your parental rights might just get terminated right then and there if CPS takes a dislike to you. If your children are young and attractive (especially if they are white) your children will likely be placed for adoption by “married” homosexual couples. It is a terrible situation to be in, of course, but try to be as inoffensive as possible, respectful, say as little as possible, be as noncommittal as possible when asked loaded questions. Reassure your children by your positive pleasant demeanor, and make them feel as secure as you can, and make them believe you are in control, even though you are as close to helpless as you can be. Then if the worst happens, and your children are taken, get on the phone asap and get a good lawyer. Your lawyer will be pleased to hear that you have not gone stupid and shot yourself in the foot.
Better yet, if you have young children, being aware how crazy this country has become, get some advice ahead of time so that if you should ever have to face CPS, you will know the best way to handle it.