Child Abuse

How Does A Person Report Child Abuse?
Every state has statutes regarding the steps that a mandatory reporter needs to take when reporting child abuse or neglect. Generally, a report would include the name and address of the child and … more
Is It Legally Required To Report Suspicion Of Child Abuse?
Any person may report child abuse or neglect. An exception is any communication that is considered under law to be privileged, such as in an attorneyclient relationship. Every state has … more
What Can Happen To A Person Who Fails To Report Child Abuse?
Most states have enacted statutes, which specify the punishments for failing to report child abuse or neglect. These statutes apply to those people who knowingly and willfully fail to report. A … more

Termination of Parental Rights
A legal termination of parental rights differs significantly from simply agreeing to not seek custody and/or visitation with a child. While parents are typically free to choose to live apart from or refrain from visiting with their children, they likely have a legal right to do so if they so choose. On the other hand, a legal termination of parental rights permanently prohibits a … more
What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be appointed for their child, or the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. While some states require that a guardian ad litem be an attorney, other states’ courts will appoint guardian ad litems who are not … more

Notice of Child Abuse Central Index Listing
This form is sent to you following an investigation of suspected child abuse to inform you whether you will be placed on the central index listing. … more
Grievance Procedures for Challenging Reference to the Child Abuse Central Index
These instructions explain how to file a grievance procedure if you feel that your name has been wrongly added to the central index listing for … more
Request for Grievance Hearing
Use this form to file a grievance procedure if you feel that your name has been wrongly added to the central index listing for child abuse. (SOC … more
Interstate Compact Placement Request
This form is used by the California agency to send information regarding a child who is being placed outside the state of California. (ICPC 100A … more

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