What agencies are currently responsible for responding to reports of abuse and neglect?
A. Government CPS agencies, law enforcement, and the courts all carry statutory mandates to respond to the concerns of abused and neglected children and their families. Other government services, including certain public assistance programs, mental health, juvenile justice, public health, and substance abuse supplement the work of these mandated agencies. Community-based programs provide placements for abused and neglected children and their parents. Services help children who cannot remain at home safely, parents who need support and training programs, and family members who need health, mental health, and other treatment services.
