Reporting Child Abuse Concerns

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Summary

You can call Child Protective Services (CPS) to ask questions about abuse and report neglect or abuse. CPS will investigate if you provide details of a situation involving child abuse or neglect. In California, child neglect includes failure to provide adequate health care. Misusing SSA benefits could be considered financial abuse. You can also contact the National Child Abuse Hotline for assistance. Sharing your living situation with SSA may also be necessary.

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No thank you i have it will they make a report from me asking questions? Like me telling them the details and all that
CPS generally won't create a report just from a query. However, if you provide details of a situation that may involve child abuse or neglect, they are obligated to investigate. Everything you share is confidential.
Oh ok thank you very much I'm trying to get out of this household my dad is medically,educationally and emotionally neglectful and emotionally and financially abusive we also have unsanitary living conditions here
I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through this. You can report your situation to CPS. They are obligated to investigate such cases. Stay strong and remember, help is available.
Thank you
I'm here to help. If you ever need more information or have other legal questions, feel free to ask. Stay safe and take care.
Sorry can you please give me the cps contact information I'm so sorry i though i had it but i didn't

Tulare County Child Welfare Services


Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * S Mooney Blvd, Visalia, CA *
Website: www.tularehhsa.org
Thank you so much would it have to be this one? Or is there a different one i can call? Like a national one
Yes, you can also contact the National Child Abuse Hotline:

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline


Phone: *-*-*-A-CHILD (*-*-*-*)
Website: www.childhelp.org/hotline/
I'm nervous to call them
I completely understand your nervousness. You're making a brave decision. Just remember, these services are there to help you. You can also ask a trusted adult to be with you when you make the call.
Ok thank you I'm just going to ask them questions like my dad hasn't taken me to the dentist or doctors in years my grandma had to pick me up and take me because i had a toothache and he kept telling me to use mouthwash and that will help it is that medical neglect? I was just going to ask them questions and detail events
Yes, that could potentially be considered medical neglect, especially if it's causing you harm or discomfort. In California, child neglect includes failure to provide adequate health care. It's important you share these details with CPS.
Ok thank you
You're welcome! Remember, you're making a brave step. Feel free to reach out if you need more information. Stay strong.
So early today i called the SSA because last week my dad told me that they stopped giving out checks at * i called them and they said I'm still getting my checks they aren't going to my bank account and i don't know what he is using them for but he lied to me
It might be considered financial abuse if your father is misusing your SSA benefits. In California, it's illegal for parents to improperly use their child's money. Share this with CPS when you call.
Yeah i don't know what he is using them for because he works makes decent money and we live with his parents he has to pay $* for rent doesn't buy that many groceries and all he has to pay is the phone bill and the car I'm pretty sure we have medical so i don't know if he has to pay for that
In California, parents are required to provide for their children's needs, which includes basic necessities like food, shelter, and medical care. Misusing your SSA benefits could be considered financial abuse. Do share these details when you contact CPS.
Ok i will thank you my aunt told me i should've told SSA that we live in his parents house and we have to share a room
You could potentially make a report to SSA about your living situation. They take into account the cost of maintaining a home when determining benefits. It's important to share all necessary information with them.
Ok thank you i will let them know I'm going to call cps now i will let you know if i have anymore questions
You're making a brave decision, and I commend you for that. Feel free to return if you have more questions or need further assistance. Remember, there are services and people who are ready to help. Stay strong!