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In the United States, a mandated reporter is a person who is required by law to report to Child Protective Services (CPS) 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.
In 2007, 1,760 children died as the result of child abuse and neglect. [42] Child abuse impacts the most vulnerable populations, with children under age five years accounting for 76% of fatalities. [43] In 2008, 8.3 children per 1000 were victims of child abuse and neglect and 10.2 children per 1000 were in out of home placement. [44]
The Missouri Family Support Division (FSD) is a state agency that provides child support services to: Custodial parents - parents who live with the children. Noncustodial parents - parents who do not live with the children. Custodians - relatives or non-relatives if the non-relative has legal custody or guardianship. Adult children - persons ...
From last September to January, there were more than 10,000 open child abuse and neglect cases each month that were more than 45 days old. From last September to January, there were more than ...
The Missouri Valley Community Action Agency provides help to cover child care costs for low-income families. “There was not much I could do when it wasn’t reported immediately,” Mack said.
Nationwide, there was a 2348% increase in hotline calls from 150,000 in 1963 to 3.3 million in 2009. [7] In 2011, there were 3.4 million calls. [8] From 1992 to 2009 in the US, substantiated cases of sexual abuse declined 62%, physical abuse decreased 56% and neglect 10%.
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Chicago Public Schools; Child protective services, in many US jurisdictions; Cincinnati Public Schools, Hamilton County, Ohio; Civilian Public Service, a WWII alternative for conscientious objectors