Provides a program whose goal is to identify, assess, and provide services to children who have been abused or neglected and their families. It is designed to preserve families whenever possible, yet protect children and prevent further maltreatment. The CPS program is non-punitive in its approach and attempts to enable families to provide adequate care for their children. CPS utilizes a Differential Response System, allowing us to respond much of the time using a Family Assessment process, which is service oriented and strength-based. CPS in Albemarle County also utilizes a research based protocol, Structured Decision Making (SDM), to guide critical decisions during the life of a case ensuring a greater level of consistency to reduce re-occurrence of child maltreatment. ACDSS is piloting this program which may be used state-wide in the future. The CPS unit also provides foster care prevention services to families referred by the community and by Court Order. In addition, the CPS unit attempts outreach to prevent child abuse or neglect by addressing risk issues before they result in child maltreatment.

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.

Identifies, assesses, and provides services to children and families in an effort to protect children, preserve families, whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment. Is 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. Also develops statewide public awareness and education programs and administrates state and federal grants to prevent abuse and neglect.

Responsible for investigating all valid reports of abuse and neglect of youth and providing services to ensure protection from immediate harm.

Children, under 18, who may be physically, sexually or emotionally abused or neglected are entitled to services regardless of income. Child protective services receives reports of abuse and neglect, conducts investigations to determine validity of CPS reports, and provides services to enhance child safety and to prevent further abuse and neglect to families and children.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children and families regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse. Develops service plans to protect children. After hours, please call your local police/sheriff or the Statewide Hotline toll-free at (800)552-7096.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse.

Receives and responds to reports of abused and neglected children and provides services to strengthen families by enhancing parents' capacity to nurture their children in a safe environment.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse.

Child Protective Services (CPS) Intake receives and screens reports of abuse and neglect of children under the age of 18 years. Calls are screened based on state policy and guidelines. Valid reports of child abuse and/or neglect are assigned to a CPS investigator who provides either an investigation or family assessment. To make a Child Protective Services report: During business hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.) call 703-792-4200. From 5 p.m. - 8 a.m. and on weekends: call the Prince William County Police at 703-792-6500 or the Virginia State Hotline at 1-800-552-7096.

The goal of Child Protective Services (CPS) is to identify, assess and provide services to children and families in an effort to protect children, preserve families, whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment. Child Protective Services is non-punitive in its approach and is directed toward enabling families to provide adequate care for their children. CPS 24-Hour Hotline: 800-552-7096

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse. In emergencies after hours, call your local police or the Statewide 24 hour Toll-free Hotline: (800)552-7096.

The goal of Child Protective Services is to identify, assess and provide services to children and families in an effort to protect children, preserve families, whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment. Child Protective Services is non-punitive in its approach and is directed toward enabling families to provide adequate care for their children.

Responsible for investigating all valid reports of abuse and neglect of children and providing services to ensure protection from abuse and/or neglect.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income. In emergencies after hours, call your local police or the Statewide 24 hour Toll-free Hotline: (800)552-7096.

Local departments of social services are responsible for receiving reports of abuse and neglect; conducting investigations to determine the validity of CPS reports; and providing services that enhance child safety and prevent further abuse and neglect to families and children. A 24-hour child abuse and neglect hotline provides access to social services 24/7, 1-800-552-7096.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse. Reports of child abuse and neglect may be made in person to the Department of Social Services, or they may be called into the child abuse hotline. Callers are not required to give his or her name when contacting the hotline. All reports are immediately investigated by social workers. A local worker is on call at all times.

The goal of Child Protective Services (CPS) is to identify, assess and provide services to children and families in an effort to protect children, preserve families, whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment. Child Protective Services is non-punitive in its approach and is directed toward enabling families to provide adequate care for their children.

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.

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. Social Work staff also provide ongoing supportive services to families with substantiated cases of child abuse/neglect. In addition, they promote community awareness and education of child abuse/neglect.

Responsible for investigating all valid reports of abuse and neglect of youth and providing services to ensure protection from immediate harm.

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.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse. In emergencies after hours, call your local police department or the 24 hour toll-free hotline at (800)552-7096.

Identifies, assesses and provides services to children and families in an effort to protect children, preserve families, whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment. Is non-punitive in its approach and is directed toward enabling families to provide adequate care for their children. 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. In Virginia: 800-552-7096 Out of state: 804-786-8536 Hearing impaired: 800-828-1120