What happens for the family Do Right By Kids

How Do I Recognize Child Abuse and Neglect

·What does CPS do
after I call? How is
family court involved?

·What happens for
the family?

·How do I find out
what happened?

·What if I am called
to testify?

How Can I Help Prevent Child Abuse Before it Happens

What Happens For The Family?

The State Law that governs the protection of children also provides protection for the rights of the parents, or of others legally responsible for the child.

Monroe County CPS uses a standard series of steps to respond to a report and investigate the reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect.
The CPS staff member also follows procedures to ensure that the parents rights are explained and supported.

The following chart lists the CPS response, the parents rights, and what the family will experience once a report has been registered.

Click on each below to view CPS's response and parents' rights.

		Child Protective Services (CPS) Response	Parents Rights
1	The CPS staff checks the NYS Central Registry:	Checks local case records for previous reports.	Right to information in report: Parents can request a copy of all information in the NYS Central Registry, except for information that would identify the person who made the report or people who provided information during the investigation.
2	CPS staff member begins an investigation of the report within 24 hours:
3	Assessment of immediate need to remove child from home:
4	CPS continues assessment:
5	Outcome 1: Report Unfounded:
6	Outcome 2: Report Indicated CPS makes recommendations for service plan:
7	Closing the Case:

Created by Monroe County Department of Human Services.
Reviewed and approved by New York State Office of Children and Family
Services. Copyright 2003.