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How to make a referral when you have a suspicion
of child abuse
You can call 24-hours, seven days a week:
(925) 646-1680
Or Toll Free at 1-(877) 881-1116
The following information
is helpful when making a referral
Identifying information about the child and the parents or person having
custody.
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Name and birthdate
of child |
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Your relationship
to child |
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Current location
of child |
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Where the incident
occurred |
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Address and telephone
number where the child is. |
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Name and address
of child’s school or daycare, if applicable. |
What happens after a referral
is made?
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Children’s Protective Services
is responsible for investigating the referral once it is made. The
investigation may also involve the police or sheriff based upon the
nature of the allegation. |
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When abuse has occurred within
a family, our emphasis is intervention to assure the safety of the
child and then to provide services to keep the family together. |
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