Receives and investigates reports of alleged abuse, neglect, self-neglect and/or exploitation of children in need of protection. Cases accepted for service are investigated fully, and all identified problem areas which may affect the client's well-being are assessed. All reports are kept confidential.

A Major Unusual Incident (MUI) means the alleged, suspected, or actual occurrence of an incident when the health or welfare of an individual that is receiving services or eligible to receive services through the developmental disabilities system may be adversely affected, or an individual may be placed at a likely risk of harm.

Receives reports of child abuse and/or neglect and investigates cases. Provides temporary placement for children when needed and offers supportive family services. Child Abuse can take place in different forms, including but not limited to: - Physical: Bruises, marks, cuts, or other types of injuries resulting from non-accidental means including excessive or out-of-control discipline. - Neglect: Failure to provide a child with the basic needs such as food, medical care, clothing, and protection that a child needs for adequate growth development. - Emotional: Consistent and ongoing negative interaction between a caregiver and a child such as constant and undue criticism, verbal abuse, ignoring the mental needs of a child, and other forms of rejection. - Sexual: Sexual activity or stimulation between an adult and a child (ranging from fondling to rape). This may also include child pornography and exposing children to situations of a sexual nature. Sexual abuse may also occur between juveniles depending on the ages and the sexual behavior. - Dependency: Involves a child being homeless, destitute, or without adequate parental/caregiver care through no fault of the child's parents or caregiver.

Provides Children's Protective Services for children in Brown County. Reports of abuse, neglect and dependency are investigated to assess the child's immediate safety, evaluate potential safety risks, and identify family service needs.

Investigates allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children in Warren County. Provides protective services to reduce or eliminate any risk and arrange for services to assist children to remain safely in their home when necessary.

Wyandot County Children Services is available 24/7 to receive reports of child abuse or neglect and to handle urgent needs as they arise.

Provides assessment and investigation of child abuse, neglect, and dependency; and determination of the need for child protective services.

Investigates reports of child maltreatment. Provides casework and case management services for abused or neglected children and their families.

Allows confidentially reported suspected cases of child abuse and neglect Mon-Sun 24 hours. Trained staff will take report, then will initiate an investigation if appropriate.

Adult Protective Services - investigations of elder abuse, neglect, self-neglect and financial exploitation. Work with older adult to safely preserve independence as appropriate to their level of need. Child Protective Services - investigations of child abuse, neglect and dependency. Provide ongoing case management services to support families staying together. License and place children in to family and treatment foster homes or other levels of care. Provide case management to families to safely reunify. Recruit and support child permenancy efforts through reunification, guardianship, adoption or independent living.

Provides food, child care, Medicaid, cash, transportation, rent and utility assistance; child support enforcement; paternity establishment; child protective services; foster parent licensing and training; adult protective services.

** Due to COVID-19 No public access past entryway there are drop boxes in between the entry doors for documents that need to be dropped off. We can still be reached via phone and email.** Provides protective services and investigates and intervenes on behalf of children who are alleged to be abused, exploited, neglected, or self-neglected. Social workers meet with the client to assess the concerns and make referrals to community services. When necessary, pursues legal action to protect the victim.

Provides services to families that promote safe, healthy environments for children. Reports of child abuse, neglect, or dependency are investigated with services provided in home, whenever possible, to maintain the family unit. Children at risk of harm may be placed in substitute care while risk factors are resolved with family. Services also include adoptive placement of children and completion of adoptive home study for families wishing to adopt special need children.

Investigation, intervention, and advocacy for children under 18 who are at risk or victims of abuse including physical or emotional abuse, unsafe or hazardous living conditions, exploitation, neglect, abandonment, or financial exploitation. Hotline for abused children and concerned others who are in need of advice, guidance and/or emotional support. *Families who have an open child abuse case following emergency response or who have been identified as being at risk for child abuse or neglect may be able to work with reunification services to establish a case plan for ongoing services which may allow the child to remain in the home or return to the home if previously removed. Services include counseling, family plans and reunification voucher for housing.

Receives and investigates reports of child abuse and neglect.

Provides assessment and investigation of child abuse, neglect, and dependency and determination of the need for child welfare services. Provides referrals for single parents regarding pregnancy and planning for unborn children.

Investigates all reports of alleged child abuse, neglect, and dependency. It takes calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Under the direction of Ohio law, all reports are confidential. Callers concerned about children will be asked to provide the child and the parents' names, address, and a description of the basis of their concern for possible abuse, neglect, or dependency including (1) the child's condition and behavior, and (2) the parent's behavior. All allegations are investigated in compliance with the Ohio Administrative Code and the Ohio Revised Code. Investigations conclude with a decision about whether services, including child removal, are necessary to assure the safety and well-being of the child. * Emergency responses require a face-to-face contact with the child within one hour. 'Emergency' means immediate risk of serious harm to child's life. * All others require contact within 24 hours and a face-to-face contact with the child within 72 hours, accroding to Ohio Administrative Code.

Accepts and responds to reports of child abuse or neglect. Services include assessment of the initial referral, assignment of an appropriate response time, consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem and do initial case planning, and emergency placement services if the child is removed from the family by the police.

Provides food, child care, Medicaid, cash, transportation, rent and utility assistance; child support enforcement; paternity establishment; child protective services; foster parent licensing and training; adult protective services.

Child protective services for children between the ages of birth and 18; investigates cases of child abuse/neglect/sexual abuse/incest and dependency of children, family assessment; case management services for children/families with open cases; kinship care; foster care; foster parent/home licensing, training; adoption/post adoption services; independent youth living services.

A wide range of social services coordinated and delivered on behalf of a child who is at risk of abuse or neglect. Reports alleging abuse or neglect are received by Children Services 24 hours per day every day of the year. Social workers respond to these reports by interviewing and assessing the child and his/her family to determine what, if any, risk factors are present. If the level of risk is low, the family is referred to agencies within the community to help them resolve identified problems. If the child is considered to be more significantly at risk, the family is often transferred for services within Children Services. Social workers from the Family Services units provide more intensive services to the children and their families in an effort to reduce the level of risk to the child. Social workers from the Family Development unit offer therapeutic home based services, homemaker assistance and parenting classes to families who have been identified as high risk for abuse and neglect. When a child is determined to be at critical risk, and without intervention could be in danger of serious harm, Children Services can request the Licking County Juvenile Court to issue an order to place the child out of his/her home on a temporary basis. Social workers from the Family Services units and/or the Family Development unit then work with the family to reduce the risks in the home and reunify the family as quickly as possible.

A wide range of social services coordinated and delivered on behalf of a child who is at risk of abuse or neglect. Reports alleging abuse or neglect are received by Children Services 24 hours per day every day of the year. Social workers respond to these reports by interviewing and assessing the child and his/her family to determine what, if any, risk factors are present. If the level of risk is low, the family is referred to agencies within the community to help them resolve identified problems. If the child is considered to be more significantly at risk, the family is often transferred for services within Children Services. Social workers from the Family Services units provide more intensive services to the children and their families in an effort to reduce the level of risk to the child. Social workers from the Family Development unit offer therapeutic home based services, homemaker assistance and parenting classes to families who have been identified as high risk for abuse and neglect. When a child is determined to be at critical risk, and without intervention could be in danger of serious harm, Children Services can request the Crawford County Juvenile Court to issue an order to place the child out of his/her home on a temporary basis. Social workers from the Family Services units and/or the Family Development unit then work with the family to reduce the risks in the home and reunify the family as quickly as possible.

Provides Children's Protective Services for children in Adams County. Reports of abuse, neglect and dependency are investigated to assess the child's immediate safety, evaluate potential safety risks, and identify family service needs.

Accepts and responds to reports of child abuse or neglect. Services include assessment of the initial referral, assignment of an appropriate response time, consultation with the family to determine the nature of the problem and do initial case planning, and emergency placement services if the child is removed from the family by the police.