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Investigation, intervention, and advocacy for children under 18 who are at risk or victims of abuse including physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation. Hotline for abused children and concerned others who are in need of advice, guidance and/or emotional support. *Families who have an open child abuse case following emergency response or who have been identified as being at risk for child abuse or neglect may be able to work with reunification services to establish a case plan for ongoing services which may allow the child to remain in the home or return to the home if previously removed. Services include counseling, family plans and reunification voucher for housing.

Provides assessment and investigation of child abuse, neglect, and dependency and determination of the need for child welfare services. Provides referrals for single parents regarding pregnancy and planning for unborn children.

Investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect.

Accepts and responds to reports of child abuse or neglect. Services include assessment of the initial referral, assignment of an appropriate response time, consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem and do initial case planning, and emergency placement services if the child is removed from the family by the police.

A Major Unusual Incident (MUI) means the alleged, suspected, or actual occurrence of an incident when the health or welfare of an individual that is receiving services or eligible to receive services through the developmental disabilities system may be adversely affected, or an individual may be placed at a likely risk of harm.

Investigation of alleged child abuse/neglect, promotion of child safety and overall family stability. Also investigation into the mistreatment of adults age 60 and older.

Provides risk assessment for allegations of child abuse and neglect; includes 24-hour crisis intervention for abused/neglected children and ongoing social work for children and parents who are determined to need protective services or placement of children at severe risk; also recruits, trains and monitors foster care and adoptive families.

Responsible to ensure the health and welfare of Wayne County residents with developmental disabilities.

Provides services to keep children safe and in their own homes when possible, and to reunify as quickly as possible when children cannot remain at home.

Provides Children's Protective Services for children in Clermont County. Operates a 24-hour hotline, 513-732-STOP, to report child abuse or neglect. Reports of abuse, neglect and dependency are investigated to assess the child's immediate safety, evaluate potential safety risks, and identify family service needs. 513-732-STOP (7867), is legally responsible for taking reports of child abuse and neglect, investigating reports and acting to protect child victims and children at risk of harm

A wide range of social services coordinated and delivered on behalf of a child who is at risk of abuse or neglect. Reports alleging abuse or neglect are received by Children Services 24 hours per day every day of the year. Social workers respond to these reports by interviewing and assessing the child and his/her family to determine what, if any, risk factors are present. If the level of risk is low, the family is referred to agencies within the community to help them resolve identified problems. If the child is considered to be more significantly at risk, the family is often transferred for services within Children Services. Social workers from the Family Services units provide more intensive services to the children and their families in an effort to reduce the level of risk to the child. Social workers from the Family Development unit offer therapeutic home based services, homemaker assistance and parenting classes to families who have been identified as high risk for abuse and neglect. When a child is determined to be at critical risk, and without intervention could be in danger of serious harm, Children Services can request the Licking County Juvenile Court to issue an order to place the child out of his/her home on a temporary basis. Social workers from the Family Services units and/or the Family Development unit then work with the family to reduce the risks in the home and reunify the family as quickly as possible.

Serves as the county agency designated to assess and investigate abuse and neglect of children and youth within Summit County. Operates a 24-hour intake hotline to receive calls of concern for children and families. Reports of abuse, neglect, and dependency are investigated to assess the child's immediate safety, evaluate potential safety risks, and identify family service needs. Offers ongoing supportive services including home visits, parent education, family visitation, referrals to community resources, and collaboration with other community professionals to meet each family's case plan goals.

Provides protection of children from neglect, abuse, or exploitation by others; program includes working with parents to correct conditions and arrange supportive services, such as household maintenance assistance; working with the child; initiating court action; and removing the child from the home when necessary.

Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children in Clinton County. Provides protective services to reduce or eliminate any risk and arrange for services to assist children to remain safely in their home when necessary.

Provides adult and child protective services

The Children's Services Division investigates allegations of possible abuse or neglect based on reports received from the community. Report any suspicion that any child under 18 (or any child under 21 living with a physical or mental disability) is abused or neglected.

A government agency that is focused on protecting the children of Allen County by supporting and strengthening families in partnership with the community. We are mandated by law and commited to investigate all reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency. We provide casework staff 24/7 through emergency on-call services.

Investigation of alleged child abuse, neglect or exploitation within families or child care facilities, schools, group homes, etc. Alternative intake can also do assessments for cases of domestic violence if children are in the home and affected. Note a case must be opened in order to receive additional services.

Provides Children's Protective Services for children in Brown County. Reports of abuse, neglect and dependency are investigated to assess the child's immediate safety, evaluate potential safety risks, and identify family service needs.

Maintains a hotline on which licensed social workers receive reports of the abuse or neglect of children. Basic information is obtained, the need for immediate intervention is assessed, and an investigation process is begun on the case. Investigators assess the level of risk facing the child, and refer children and their families to those who can provide services which will reduce the risk. Removes children who are at serious risk of harm and cannot remain at home. After investigation, those who need continuing services will be transferred to the Direct Services Dept. which will assign a social worker to the case and work to help family resolve the issues behind the abuse or neglect. There is also an Independent Living Program for youth in the custody of CCCFS who are becoming emancipated or who are leaving long-term foster/institutional care. Unit can also provide approval of health care services for youth in custody who have been placed out of the county. Agency also maintains a unit to take complaints about its services. In addition, the hotline receives calls from parents or caregivers who are experiencing difficulties and/or beginning to lose control with a child, and who need someone to talk to. These callers can also be referred to appropriate counseling services.

Accepts and responds to reports of child abuse or neglect. Services include assessment of the initial referral, assignment of an appropriate response time, consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem and do initial case planning, and emergency placement services if the child is removed from the family by the police.

Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and/or exploitation of children in need of protection. Cases accepted for service are investigated fully, and all identified problem areas which may affect the client's well-being are assessed. All reports are kept confidential.

Investigation of alleged child abuse/neglect, promotion of child safety and overall family stability. Also investigation into the mistreatment of adults age 60 and older.