so i got a call from cps stating that there is neglect from the mother and child abuse from me the father. i spanked my child two years ago and cried afterwards, but the damage was done i tried to tell mother of what happened before she saw anything. i had spanked my daughter until she said she was sorry and i did leave a bruise on her butt. i was so sickened by what had happened i tried to call the mother right away and let her no what had happened. but she was mad and had every right to be. i could sit here and try to justify what had happened that day but i don't see anything i could say would really justify it. i don't want to make excuses, i messed up and i have to get this off my shoulders. ive never spanked my kid before or after that. please help me with this case with cps, i love her very much and she is the only thing in my life worth fighting for. i have no money right now as i am between homes and soon to be homeless i work but am saving it get an apartment. even if it means living in my car for a week to a month until i have enough money saved up. please someone out there with a big heart and many prayers, please pray for me and hope for the best. the mom does drugs inside the house with her there, i don't live with baby momma anymore. but i want to have custody of her so badly. i will be getting a promotion to manager at my work soon and will be able to cover any expenses this may incur. but for my daughter price is never an issue. my email is bdennis24@hotmail.com please god someone help me out with this case.