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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.

Arranges transportation for Medicaid clients to and from Medicaid-covered services.

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.

** 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.

Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Provides services to children and families to ensure all children remain safe from harm. Services include referral to community resources, placement of children in a safe home when needed, developing safety plans with families, and court activities.

Arranges transportation for Medicaid clients to and from Medicaid-covered services.

Offers protection to children from neglect, abuse, or exploitation by others; program includes working with parents to correct conditions and arrange supportive services; working with the child; initiating court action; and removing the child from the home when necessary.

Provides adult and child protective services

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.

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.

Stabilize families harmed by parental drug use. Provides quick access to substance abuse treatment, shared decision making with providers and the family, increase parent recovery services, family-centered services.

Provides protection to children from neglect, abuse, or exploitation by others through working with parents to correct conditions and arrange supportive services.

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

Children's Protective Services is responsible for investigating reports of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children and provides services to assist in maintaining their safety and protection. The Mercer County Sheriff's Office is the point of contact for after hours emergencies.

Stabilize families harmed by parental drug use. Provides quick access to substance abuse treatment, shared decision making with providers and the family, increase parent recovery services, family-centered services.

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.

Investigation, intervention, and advocacy for children 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.

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, inculding 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.

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.

Operating under state laws that protect individuals with disabilities from abuse, neglect, misappropriation and other negative incidents, the Knox County Board of DD has a system to report, investigate, review, remedy, and analyze incidents adversely affecting the health and safety of individuals and to monitor preventative actions taken to ensure health and safety. If abuse or neglect of an individual with disabilities is suspected, it can be reported to KCBDD and all allegations will be reviewed by the Major Unusual Incident Dept. (MUI), and if warranted, filed and investigated in an attempt to determine whether the allegation is substantiated or not.

Arranges transportation for Medicaid clients to and from Medicaid-covered services.

A government agency that is focused on protecting the children of Allen County by supporting and strengthening families in partnership with the community. We are mandated by law and commited to investigate all reports of child abuse, neglect, and dependency. We provide casework staff 24/7 through emergency on-call services.

Provides services to children and families to ensure all children remain safe from harm. Investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Services include referral to community resources, placement of children in a safe home when needed, developing safety plans with families, and court activities. Also accepts self-referrals for families in need of child safety services.

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.