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.
You may wonder who reported you and what you can do to end the case. The reporting individual's identity will be confidential unless they choose to tell you.
When determining if a child shows indicators of maltreatment or abuse it is important to remember. indicators will always be of a physical nature and will be visible. not to view indicators in isolation. the explanation for the presenting concern is irrelevant.
Calling CPS gives the caller anonymous status if they request it. You cannot find out.
Copies of child protective records can be requested by sending a written and notarized request including the full name and date of birth for the record of the person requesting by email to ACSRecordRequests@acs.nyc.
Childhelp National Hotline: 1-800-422-4453 The Childhelp hotline is a great resource for people who want a little more information about how to report a child abuse case.
CPS has 60 days after receiving the report to determine whether the report is "indicated" or "unfounded".
Call CPS when you have major concerns for the welfare of the child because of serious abuse or neglect. That can take many different forms: hitting or shaking an infant--ever observing or knowing of major physical abuse, such as hitting a child with a closed fist, or beating.
You should make the report as soon as you have reason to believe or receive a disclosure. You do not need to have proof and knowledge beyond a reasonable doubt that abuse is occurring. Some state laws indicate "reasonable suspicion" as necessary for the report.
Provide as much information as you can about the situation. Tell the truth, and do not exaggerate. Based on the answers to your questions, the hotline will determine whether to send Child Protective Services (CPS) to conduct an investigation.
Our laws require CPS to work under very strict confidentiality rules, for the protection of everybody involved. The workers cannot share information about the report. You can be assured that if the hotline took your report, CPS is responding to the situation.