Child Protective Services - Christiansburg, Montgomery County Social Services
Identifies, assesses, and provides services to children and families in an effort to protect children, preserve families, whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment. A non-punitive in its approach and is directed toward enabling families to provide adequate care for their children. Local departments of social services are responsible for receiving reports of abuse and neglect; conducting investigations to determine the validity of the CPS reports; and providing services that enhance child safety and prevent further abuse and neglect to families and children. Develops statewide public awareness and education programs and administrates state and federal grants to prevent abuse and neglect.
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Physical Address
210 Pepper Street Southeast, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Hours
1-800-552-7096 toll free available 24/7
Fax
(540) 381-6823
Voice
Voice
Fax
(540) 382-6945
Application process
Walk-ins and telephone referrals.
Languages
Spanish
Service area
Montgomery, VA
Agency info
Montgomery County Social Services
Assists families and individuals in becoming socially and economically self-sufficient and independent. Benefits programs include temporary assistance for needy families, food stamps, Medicaid, energy assistance, general relief, fraud prevention, children's medical security insurance. Social work programs include adoption, adult services/adult protective services, and child protective services, day care services for children, foster care, court services; and employment services for welfare recipients.