Title Vii Rights With Child Protective Services In Nevada
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Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS) CPS records and Agency files are confidential1.
Dispute Resolution for Children and Families Please be specific in describing your complaint. If you have questions, contact the Ombudsman at 1 (866) 780-9541.
Emotional abuse and neglect remain top reasons children are within the child protection system.
CPS In General After investigating, CPS can do one of three things: Close a report as unsubstantiated if no abuse or neglect is found. Leave the child in the home but offer supportive services to the family as needed. Remove the child from the home if the child is in danger.
File a Complaint IN LAS VEGAS AND SURROUNDING AREA: Clark County Department of Family Services call 866-780-9541 or view the Ombudsman's website. IN RENO AND SURROUNDING AREA: Washoe County Human Services Agency call 775-337-4500 or email hsa-ombudsman@washoecounty.
You will have the ability to request an appeal if you do not agree with the abuse or neglect finding. Information on the appeal process will be included in the written notice. Nevada Department of Health and Human Services Division of Child & Family Services Page 2 INTRODUCTION WHAT IS CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT?
CPS In General After investigating, CPS can do one of three things: Close a report as unsubstantiated if no abuse or neglect is found. Leave the child in the home but offer supportive services to the family as needed. Remove the child from the home if the child is in danger.
Within 45 days of beginning the assessment, the social worker must decide if abuse or neglect has occurred. If the social worker finds that your child is safe (no impending danger), the case is closed. Your family may be referred for other services, if necessary.
You Have the Right to Primary Care and Custody of Your Child You're the birth parent, and you have the right to parent your child unless you're proven unfit. If you're a birth father, you must take steps to exercise your rights.
A: In California, individuals have the right to bring lawsuits against government agencies, including Child Protective Services (CPS).
