CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT REPORTING (CPS)

Provides safety for children at risk of (or currently) being abused or neglected. Responds to reports of suspected child abuse.
Child abuse is defined by California law as:
1. Non-accidental physical injury of a child.
2. Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child.
3. Willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment of a child.
4. Neglect of a child. Neglect includes failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care or supervision.