Definition
Programs that investigate reports of child abuse, neglect or abandonment; document substantiated cases; provide for the temporary placement of children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the custody of the adults who are responsible for their care; work with families who are experiencing a problem with child abuse with the objective of facilitating continued family unification or reunification; and provide ongoing supportive services for children in permanent placement.
URL Name
PH-6500-1500
Third Level Code
PH-6500
Taxonomy Code
PH-6500.1500
Parent Code
PH-6500
Family Code
P
Second Level Code
PH
Fourth Level Code
PH-6500-1500
Use References
Battered Children's Services, Child Protection Programs, Child Protective Services
Publication Status
Online