Testimonial
I am a single mom of 3 boys and raising my children, I started day care 20 years ago. I have been caring for many children for years, but I NEVER expected the following to happen to me.
I received a phone call late in the afternoon from one of my day care moms telling me her 11 year old son had gone to the school counselor and told the counselor I had abused him, the other children in day care, and my own 4 year old son and the counselor had called the Dept. of Human Services to report me for abuse. The mother told me she didn't believe what was being said but the school made it very clear to her that if she didn't pull her kids out of my day care immediately they would come after her for not protecting her children! I was totally shocked and panicked! I had cared for these children in my day care for 8 years and considered their mom one of my best friends.
The first thing I did was call LegalShield. Friday was a holiday. It was 4:55 pm so attorneys that had been in the office were gone but I was told me that an e-mail would be sent to the attorneys and I would receive a phone call first thing Monday morning. My heart was in my throat. I had no idea how I would get through an entire weekend with this dark cloud over my head. This is where LegalShield rises above any other law firm.
Within an hour, I received a phone call from one of the lead attorneys saying he just opened his e-mail and when he saw what had happened to me he wanted to call and let me know what I should say/do over the weekend and first thing Monday morning he was going to have another attorney call me as she had more experience in this field. He spent over 30 minutes on the phone with me bringing me from hysterical to reassured. He wasn't even going to be the attorney taking my case but he wanted to call and let me know they were there for me! Regular attorneys wouldn’t do this.
Monday morning, my attorney called me and went over everything and again reassured me I would be given the best service. I felt like my world was spinning out of control and she stepped in and took the wheel and regained control for me.
The state investigation lasted 3 months! Not only did they look at me as a day care provider but as a mother as well. My two oldest boys are grown and in college. My youngest is only 4 years old and I'm raising him 100% on my own. My biggest fear was the state would knock on my door and take him away from me pending this investigation. I was constantly looking over my shoulder, I was unable to sleep well and my stress level was through the roof. When I shared this with my attorney, her reply was, "I want you to sleep and let me stay up and worry about this, that's my job." And you know what?? When I found myself worrying, I would remember her words and I would relax knowing I had the best on my side.
I was questioned by the investigator in my attorney’s office, who put up with no nonsense from the questions being asked. She put her foot down, making him stay within his legal boundaries. Without legal representation I wouldn’t have known what I should/shouldn't answer.
I received a call from my attorney telling me I had been cleared of all charges. She was as happy and excited to tell me, as I was to hear it. For 3 months I had been holding my breath and at that moment I felt the air start to fill my lungs again and tears filled my eyes. When I thanked her and told her she had just given me my life back she said, "You always had your life, I just held your hand until you knew it." I asked her what I could do as a thank you and she said, "You just did it." I received quality care that I doubt the rich and famous get, and I got it for $26 a month! My attorney isn't just an attorney, she has a true passion.
Anyone working with children needs this membership! My life was turned upside down by an 11-year-old telling lies. I can't imagine the mental stress or the potential outcome without LegalShield! You don't have to be on your own! Can this happen to you?
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