Child Protective Services (CPS) CPS investigates reports of child abuse and maltreatment within 24 hours of receipt of a report. CPS works with families to provide services and, if necessary, seeks court intervention to protect a child and place them in foster care. Call 1-800-342-3720 to report child abuse.
Family and Child Advocacy Center (FCAC) The FCAC investigates cases of domestic violence, physical abuse and sexual abuse. This multi-disciplinary team includes law enforcement officers and child protective caseworkers, working together to support victims in a child-friendly environment.
Adult Services The Adult Services Unit is comprised of the Adult Protective Unit and the Personal Care Unit. Our centralized intake process provides access to all DSS Adult Services and Office for the Aging Programs.
Child and Family Assessment/Intake Unit This unit assess referrals for children's services that are made to the Department of Social Services but are not connected with the State Central Registry. Referrals come from a variety of sources including schools, neighbors, agencies and self-referrals, and are assessed to determine the need for mandated preventive services, community-based services or placement in foster care.
Preventative Services for Families The Preventative Services unit offers support to families to prevent the need for out-of-home placements. Services include casework counseling, parenting skills training, and referrals to community programs.
Foster Care/Adoption Unit The Foster Care/Adoption unit arranges placement for children when their parents are unable to care for them. The goal is to ensure safe, nurturing care for each child with a plan for permanency. This unit also recruits and trains foster parents, helping children in need of temporary, loving homes.