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.
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.
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Call 1-866-363-4276 if you: suspect abuse or neglect of a vulnerable adult.
All reports will be screened by Adult Protective Services and/or Residential Care Services. If the person is in immediate danger, call 911. You do not need proof to report suspected abuse and you do not need to give your name.
'Abuse or neglect' means the injury of a child by any person under circumstances that cause harm to the child's health, welfare, or safety or the negligent treatment or maltreatment of a child by a person responsible for or providing care to the child.
Child abuse and neglect, as defined in CANRA, includes: physical abuse, sexual abuse (including both sexual assault and sexual exploitation), willful cruelty or unjustified punishment, unlawful corporal punishment or injury, and neglect (including both acts and omissions).
C.) You (and any other legal parent of your child) have the right to know that CPS has investigated an allegation of child abuse or neglect, but not who made the allegation. CPS may delay telling you or the other parent about the investigation if they think that notification will negatively impact the investigation.
If you suspect someone under the age of 18 is being abused or neglected or is at risk for abuse or neglect, you should make a report to your local Child Protective Services (CPS) office. Offices within local communities are responsible for receiving and investigating reports of suspected child abuse and neglect.
Due to confidentiality of agency records, inspection and copying of records is available by appointment only, during the customary office hours of the agency. For public inspection of records, please contact the Public Disclosure Unit at dcyf.publicdisclosure@dcyf.wa.
CPS doesn't require your permission; they can come to your house at any time. CPS also doesn't need a warrant to enter your home and can interview your children without your permission. They can also remove your children from the home if they have a court order.