The Division of Licensed Resources Child Protective Services (DLR/CPS) investigates concerns about child abuse and neglect as defined by lawRCW 26.44. These allegations are about physical abuse, sexual abuse, negligent treatment and/or maltreatment, abandonment, exploitation, and child fatalities. Licensing investigations are about licensing regulation violations (WAC 388-148). Some referrals may include both licensing violations and child abuse and/or neglect allegations. The licensor will follow up on any licensing concerns that come to the department's attention during either type of investigation.