The purpose of the Child Protective Services Act and amendments is to encourage more complete reporting of child abuse and maltreatment. 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.(631) 853-KIDS (5437). There are times when children cannot live with their parents because of neglectful or abusive family situations. 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 you suspect a child has been harmed or is at risk, please dial 1-800-342-3720, to report what you have seen or heard. You can make a difference. County Executive Ed Romaine, District Attorney Tierney, Officials Announce Key Changes in Suffolk County Child Protective Services. Suffolk County officials on Thursday announced key changes to its child protective services unit in the aftermath of the Thomas Valva case. Full title:In the Matter of CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES, on Behalf of HEATHER J. and… Court:Family Court, Suffolk County.