How to file a complaint with the CPS?

Just as the CPS’s responsibilities and procedures vary among jurisdictions, the complaint procedures differ from state to state. You will need to learn the rules that apply in your area. Find this information from the local CPS office or on its website. Any behavior that you find unprofessional can be the subject of a complaint.

Can you call the police for a baby crying in the night?

You cannot call the police unless you suspect abuse. Note that a baby crying in the night could also be a sign of the parent following the controversial ‘Ferber method’ – that is NOT considered abuse. You cannot require your neighbor to make an ‘out of their way’ accommodation for you.

How to file a complaint against a state licensed child care facility?

How do I file a complaint against a State licensed child care or residential facility? I want to contact the Foster Care Ombudsman’s Office. I have a complaint about a county child welfare services agency.

Where do I report concerns about a child welfare services agency?

I have a complaint about a county child welfare services agency. Where do I report concerns about an adoption facilitator? I have a discrimination complaint regarding my social worker. I need to reach the Social Worker Hotline. I don’t like the way a county employee treated me. I want to file a complaint about the Social Security Administration.

What do you need to know about the CPS hotline?

CPS Hotline staff may provide general information and educational materials about child abuse or neglect to callers from the general public, child care providers, school educators and medical professionals on recognizing and reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.

When to call Child Protective Services for a child?

The Child Protective Services goal is to keep the child in his/her own home when it is safe, and when the child is at risk, to develop an alternate plan as quickly as possible. If you suspect that a child has been, or is in danger of, abuse or neglect, contact the county Children’s Protective Services 24-hour emergency response phone.

How does Child Protective Services ( CPS ) help families?

Helping children get adopted. Child Protective Services (CPS) becomes involved with children and families when they are referred by the DFPS Investigations division, which investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. CPS provides families a variety of services to strengthen families so children can stay safe at home with their parents.

Is there a Child Protective Services hotline in Virginia?

Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline. The Virginia Department of Social Services operates a statewide Child Protective Services (CPS) Hotline 24/7 to support local departments of social services by receiving reports of child abuse and neglect and referring them to the appropriate local department of social services.