Phone(s)

(209) 468-1330 - ext. (Reception)
(209) 468-1333 - ext. (Report Child Abuse or Neglect)
(209) 468-1000 - ext. (General information)

Website

http://www.sjchsa.org/Assistance/Childrens-Services

Eligibility

Children from birth to 21 years of age who are suspected of being abused or neglected.

Fees

None

Services

Children’s Services Bureau (Child Protective Services) receives reports 24-hours per day, 7 days per week of suspected child abuse, neglect and exploitation. If intervention is required, the Bureau conducts an assessment of the family. If the child/youth is in danger of continued abuse or neglect, including physical, emotional/mental, medical neglect, abandonment, sexual abuse, or sexual exploitation, either in-house family maintenance services or juvenile court intervention are provided. Such intervention attempts are made to remedy the situation without compromising the safety and well-being of the child. Children’s Services Bureau is responsible for the following child welfare programs:

• Emergency Response
• Mary Graham Childrens Shelter
• Resource Family Approval
• Intensive Family Preservation
• Family Reunification Services
• Family Maintenance Services
• Permanent Placement Services
• Adoption
• Guardianship
• Group Home Placement Services
• Independent Living Program Services
• Child Advocacy Center
• Extended Foster Care Services
• Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Services

Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Emergency response: 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.

Filed Under

Adolescents , Advocacy , Social Service , Parenting/Pregnancy Resource