An unfounded finding is primarily only important within CPS and when undergoing background checks to work with kids or vulnerable adults. 2. Court process: When CPS has concerns that the adults legally responsible for a child are unable to appropriately care for the child, they will file a dependency case in the local county's court system. More @Wikipedia
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