Danielle and Alexander Meitiv notified of Child Protective Services decision late last month . CPS said the two were responsible for 'unsubstantiated ' child neglect . They will be on file at the government agency for at least five years . On December 20 police were called after Danielle Meitiv 's children were spotted alone , walking about a mile home from the park . The kids had been taken to an emergency shelter in nearby Tacoma by their father who was concerned that they would not return safely back to his house. Alexander Meitiv is a Research Fellow at National Institutes of Health and Danielle is an Oceanographer .
Danielle and Alexander Meitiv notified of Child Protective Services decision late last month . CPS said the two were responsible for 'unsubstantiated ' child neglect . They will be on file at the government agency for at least five years . On December 20 police were called after Danielle Meitiv 's children were spotted alone , walking about a mile home from the park . Parents believe in the concept of 'free-range ' parenting which encourages independence . Alexander Meitiv is a Research Fellow at National Institutes of Health and Danielle is an Oceanographer .