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The Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) is an agency of the Wisconsin state government responsible for providing services to assist children and families and to oversee county offices handling those services. This includes child protective services, adoption and foster care services, and juvenile justice services.
Child Protective Services (CPS) is a government agency that investigates allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if confirmed, intervenes by providing services to the family through a safety plan, in-home monitoring, supervision, or if a safety plan is not feasible or in emergencies, removing the child from the custody of their parent or legal guardian.
In 1974, the United States Congress passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), which provides funds to states for development of Child Protective Services (CPS) and hotlines to prevent serious injuries to children. These laws and the media and advocacy coverage and research brought about a gradual change in societal ...
After your child is arrested or stopped by law enforcement, state law says a parent, guardian, or legal custodian can request their records, such as written reports and body camera footage. Teens ...
TikTok personality and mommy influencer Hannah Hiatt is being investigated by police following reports made via Child Protective Services. According to People, Hiatt, known online as “Nurse ...
The request, submitted by Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, asks that $15 million go to the Child Care Counts program.
In the United States, a mandated reporter is a person who is required by law to report to Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services if they know or suspect a child or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of being abused or neglected or they may be subject to civil and criminal penalties for failing to report.
Welsh explained that, according to Raising Wisconsin, nearly 80% of Wisconsin employers believe the state economy is affected by access to affordable, quality child care.