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This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
You have the option of giving your name or reporting anonymously. Giving your name can help the investigator clarify information. The agency will not give your name to the person suspected of abusing or neglecting the child.
Help is available. If you or someone else is in immediate and serious danger, you should call 911. In other cases, find a trusted adult to talk with or call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) and then press 1.
CPS does not have the power to remove a parent from the home. The court can order a parent from the home though if CPS recommends it.
How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect 211 connects you to local resources for housing, mental health, food assistance, health care, and more. Lists contact information to report maltreatment to local agencies. Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline. National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
Talk to someone Get help: you can't overcome abuse by yourself. You need help to make things better. Talk about it: it's important to tell a safe adult — someone who isn't causing the abuse. Be prepared: the person you tell should take you seriously and want to help you right away.
1-800-4-A-CHILD (National Child Abuse Hotline)
Report to authorities. If you know that your child has sexually assaulted or abused another child it is important to report these crimes to the proper authorities, such as Child Protective Services.
What you can do to help your child recover Tell your child that they are not to blame for the abuse. Step in to help your child find relief from guilt. Make sure your child knows that you believe them. Help your child see that you're someone they can talk to.