Child Protective Services
Child Protective Services is mandated to investigate all reports of alleged child abuse and maltreatment of children under the age of 18. Investigations must commence within 24 hours of receipt of a report from the New York State Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Investigation of a Child Protective Services report is a fact finding process including interviews, observation and information gathering.
Services include:
 | Determination of the validity of the allegations |
| Evaluation of other conditions of abuse or maltreatment not included in the report |
| Determination of services necessary to ensure protection of the child and reduce the risk factors which may contribute to future harm |
| Referral for appropriate community services |
| Legal intervention if necessary |
| Coordinate investigations of abuse |
| Education of mandated reporters |
Services are provided without regard to income.