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.

The Center for Alexandria's Children is a local nonprofit organization working to END child abuse in the City of Alexandria. As Alexandria's Nationally Accredited Child Advocacy Center, we deliver evidence-based prevention, intervention, and education programs to respond to abuse, prevent future harm, and equip adults to be protectors of children. ✅ Prevention We facilitate specialized Learn&PlayGroups™ for parents and children ages 0–5 that build strong families and safe childhoods. Using a play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum, our experienced facilitators strengthen the parent-child bond, promote protective factors that prevent abuse, and connect families to vital community resources and supports. Priority registration is offered to families facing the greatest need. ✅ Education We deliver evidence-based prevention education programs throughout the City of Alexandria to build a community of informed, empowered adults. Through Darkness to Light trainings, we teach parents, caregivers, educators, and community members how to prevent, recognize, and respond to child sexual abuse—creating safer environments where children can thrive.

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

Receives reports of abuse and neglect of children; conducts investigations to determine validity of the CPS reports; and provides services that enhance child safety and prevent further abuse and neglect to families and 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.

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

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 by caretakers. Serves children regardless of income. Investigates and responds to reports of suspected abuse and neglect. Identification, assessment and provision of services to children and families in an effort to protect children, preserve families, whenever possible and prevent further 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.

The Child Protective Services Program documents, assesses and investigates reports of alleged child abuse and/or neglect. In order for Child Protective Services to accept and respond to a report, it must be considered valid in all four of the following validity criteria: The alleged victim child or children are under the age of 18 at the time of the complaint/report, the alleged abuser must be a caretaker of the child, and, the circumstances/complaint alleges child abuse and/or neglect as defined in the Code of Virginia, and in guidelines established by the Virginia Department of Social Services. Child Protective Services strives to provide children with a stable and safe home environment. When possible, staff will work to preserve the family by enhancing the parent's ability to provide care for their child and reducing the risk of future abuse or neglect. A full range of services is available to families involved with Child Protective Services including referrals for parenting education, substance abuse treatment, mental health treatment, counseling, medical assistance, financial assistance, budgeting, housing assistance and mentoring programs.

Provides child abuse/neglect services for the County of Gloucester. Investigates all reports of child abuse and determines the validity of the complaint.

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. In emergencies after hours, call your local police or the Statewide 24 hour Toll-free Hotline: (800)552-7096.

Investigates reports of abused or neglected children. Also provides counseling and family preservation services to those at risk of abuse.

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

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

Intervenes to protect children, preserve families whenever possible, and prevent further maltreatment.

Investigation of valid reports of suspected cases of physical abuse, neglect and sexual abuse of children by a care giver, and coordination of services and resources to prevent recurrence of child abuse and/or neglect.

Provides protection for children from abuse and neglect. Serves children regardless of income.

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

Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Services are also developed and coordinated to prevent child abuse and neglect. Consults with concerned callers about suspected abuse/neglect.

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

Investigates reports of abuse and neglect of children to protect them from physical, mental and medical neglect, and from sexual abuse and exploitation. Services are also provided to prevent and alleviate family crises.