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A person who makes false allegations of child abuse can be held liable in a civil action for defamation. A person can be held liable for harms to a person's reputation caused by publicizing false statements which, if believed, would lower the plaintiff's reputation in the eyes of the public.
CPS has contacted your family in response to a report of suspected child abuse or neglect. Who made the report? California law requires that the identity of the reporting person remain confidential.
(a) Each county shall establish and maintain a case record for each public social services case and shall retain the record for a period of three years. The three-year retention period begins on the date on which public social services were last provided.
If a CPS investigator comes to your home, you have the right to request identification. You also have the right to know the specific allegations made against you (i.e., more information than just “child abuse” or “child neglect”).
The identity of the person who reports suspected child abuse or neglect, even if known by CPS, cannot be disclosed to the family or anyone else not directly involved in the CPS investigation. However, you have a right to know the specific allegations made against you.
California law requires that the identity of the reporting person remain confidential. Any person who suspects child abuse or neglect is encouraged to contact the Sacramento County Child Abuse Hotline at 875-KIDS (875-5437).
A common concern among parents is, can CPS look around your house during an investigation? The answer is yes—but with important legal boundaries. CPS has the authority to inspect your home as part of its assessment, focusing on factors like cleanliness, safety hazards, and overall living conditions.
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, it is vitally important that you report it by calling our confidential 24-hour, 7-day-a-week hotline at 1-800-442-4918. How Do I Report Child Abuse?