What does a CPS investigation mean?
When investigating a report, a caseworker talks to and visually examines the child reported as abused or neglected. Other children in the family are also interviewed and visually examined. Caseworkers gather as much information as they can to determine if abuse has occurred, if the child is currently at risk of abuse, and who caused the abuse. After gathering all of the facts, the caseworker and supervisor decide whether abuse or neglect has occurred and whether further. CPS involvement is needed to protect the child.
