Calls to the Child Abuse Hotline that meet requirements under state law for a child abuse or neglect report to be made are immediately referred to a Department investigator.
Child abusers do go to prison.
A child who has been left with a relative as their plan of care is not considered neglected. If your child is being neglected, there are good services available. We can help. The Department will not remove your children from your home due to neglect unless your child is in immediate danger or the services provided by the Department cannot reduce the neglect. Anyone can make a report.