Provides child and family programs including Child Protective Services (CPS), Preventive Services, Foster Care, Adoption, and Juvenile Services units. Child Protective Services role is to investigate, intervene and support family and caregivers ability to safely care for their children where there are allegations of abuse and maltreatment of children. Preventive Services works in the homes at-risk children providing supportive and rehabilitative services that are trauma-informed, solution-focused, child centered, and strength based to prevent out-of-home placement and to assist families to return their children from foster care at an earlier time, while foster care offers children a safe living environment while assistance is offered to families and caregivers. Juvenile Services Team is a community-collaboration aimed at preventing out of home placement and institutional care for juveniles and adolescents and reducing the likelihood of contact with the criminal justice system.

Free

Chautauqua County, NY