Even while your child is under DCFS custody and your case is open, you are still their parent in the eyes of the law, and you maintain parental rights. Importantly, you hold your child's education and medical rights – this means you have the right to make most educational and medical decisions for your child.
Over the next 30 days or less, the social worker will continue to investigate your child's situation to determine whether or not a case should be opened. They will: Review your family's history with DCFS. Contact the reporter of the concern.
If you have an urgent report to make, We encourage you to submit the SCAR through the electronic system. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the system, you may submit the SCAR by fax to (213) 745-1728.
DCFS responds to the immediate needs of any child at risk of abuse and neglect in Los Angeles County.
Child Protection Child Protective Services (CPS) investigates reports of child abuse and neglect in your community. In Clark County, CPS is part of the Clark County Department of Family Services (DFS).
While CPS can show up to your home, they cannot enter without your consent, a court order, a warrant, or credible information to support the belief that a child is in serious immediate danger.
$63,600 is the 25th percentile. Salaries below this are outliers. $98,600 is the 75th percentile.