CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) | LEWIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY 13367
Eligibility
Individuals needing to report child abuse/neglect
Hours
Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Services available 24 Hours / 7 Days via Hotline
(800) 342-3720
Voice
(315) 376-5400
Voice·
Admin | Administrative
(800) 422-4453
Voice
(800) 635-1522
Voice
(315) 422-9701
Voice
(800) 843-5678
Voice
Application process
Call to report concerns
Fees
None
Service area
Lewis County, New York
Investigates reports of suspected abuse and maltreatment of children in Lewis County received from the NY State Central Registry for Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Caseworkers assess multiple risk factors and the safety of the children involved to determine if the family needs assistance in order to keep their children safe.
Last assured
12/30/2025
Providing organization
LEWIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Provides a full range of publicly funded social services and cash assistance programs. Subsidy is available to eligible families. Works with children, adults, and families to resolve issues and concerns of abuse, neglect, behavioral problems, etc., to ensure safety and wellbeing. Oversees Children's Services and Financial Programs including SNAP, Temporary Assistance, Emergency Assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, Foster Care, Adult Protective Services, Child Support and resources to assist in job searching.