Child Protective Services

Social workers validate, investigate, and assess reports of child abuse and neglect in accordance with state statute.

Offers education to prevent child abuse and neglect of children in their homes, child day care and educational and institutional facilities.

For severe instances of physical or sexual abuse, the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) may be utilized to conduct forensic interviews in a comfortable, child-friendly environment where children feel safe to share about their alleged abusive experience.

CPS provides family-based, goal-oriented services to:
• Protect the safety of children
• Reduce the incidence and recurrence of child abuse and neglect
• Help children and families recover from the trauma of child abuse and neglect
• Prevent unnecessary out-of-home placements of children

If you feel that a child is in immediate and severe physical danger, call Child Protective Services at 703-228-1500 or local law enforcement immediately.

703-228-1500

Lissa Friedman

24/7/365

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If you suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, call Child Protective Services at 703-228-1500.

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