The purpose of the Child Protective Services Act and amendments is to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. Child Protective Forms ; 10-6.Petition (Child Neglect). The CPS has up to 60 days to complete the investigation and make a determination. You will receive a letter in the mail after the CPS makes a determination. If a child is suspected to be the victim of abuse or neglect, New York law gives certain designated people the authority to remove the child from the custody. If your child has been removed from your custody based on a suspicion of abuse, you have the right to apply to have your child returned to you. Section 422-A - Child abuse and neglect investigations; disclosure 1. Yes, CPS and family court have called employers as part of investigations of abuse, neglect, truancy, and failure to pay child support. Releases, without all fields filled out.