Respond to reports of Child Abuse and/or Neglect.  Legally mandated to protect the children who have been abused or neglected, or who are at risk of abuse and/or neglect.  It also provides or coordinates family services to reduce or alleviate the risk of abuse or maltreatment.  Currently the Child Protective Services operates the following sub-units:

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1. Emergency Shelter Program:  The Emergency Shelter is designed to provide temporary placement of a child who is placed under DYS custody as a result of child abuse and/or neglect.  Primary function is to serve as a “home away.

2. Foster Care Program:  Long-term placement in a family setting of children under DYS custody. This may include Kinship Placement (family) placement under approved conditions.