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Child Protective Services (CA)


What needs program covers: Child Protective Services (CPS) provides 24 hour, seven day a week intake, screening and investigative services for reports of suspected child abuse and neglect. CPS social workers investigate appropriate referrals to assess the safety and protection needs of children and, when necessary, intervenes by providing services designed to increase safety and protect children from further harm.
If CPS finds it necessary to remain involved with families beyond 90 days, the worker must obtain either a court order or a voluntary service agreement with families. CPS may provide in-home protective services to keep a child safely in the family home or provide temporary out-of-home care during assessment or reunification efforts. If risk warrants ongoing placements, dependencies must be established in court and cases are prepared for transfer to ongoing child welfare services.

Reports may be made to the local CA Division of Children and Family Services field office or by calling 1-866-ENDHARM.

Who is eligible: CPS accepts reports alleging abuse of individuals under the age of 18 years.

Income and Resource Limits: None

Program Requirements : None

Other Requirements : None

How to apply/get services: Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect can be made by contacting the local CA Division of Children and Family Services field office or by contacting 1-866-ENDHARM

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Modified: October 31, 2006
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