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Child Protective Services - Amherst, Amherst County Social Services

224 2nd Street, Amherst, VA 24521

Resident of Amherst County

Spanish

Amherst, VA

Description

Receives and investigates complaints of child abuse/neglect to determine if the act occurred and the amount of risk to the child involved. Removal or placement of children through the legal process may be necessary for the child's protection. Coordinators also provide counseling and ongoing supportive services to families with substantiated cases of child abuse/neglect. In addition, they promote community awareness and education of child abuse/neglect.

Providing organization

Amherst County Social Services

Provides social work services, financial services, and volunteer opportunities administered according to state and federal regulations.