What does CPS do in a child abuse or neglect investigation?

Michigan's Child Protection Law also requires MDHHS to request termination of parental rights if the parent is responsible for any of the abuse or neglect listed above (under MCL 722.638) or if the parent failed to protect the child from someone else who abuses them in the ways listed above (under MCL 722.638). read more

Child Protective Services. When a report includes an allegation of child abuse and/or neglect and meets the minimum Washington Administrative Code (WAC) for child abuse, then the report will be assigned to a CPS pathway for Investigation or Family Assessment Response (FAR). read more

When investigating a report, the investigator: Interviews the child that may have been abused or neglected. The interview with the child must be audio taped or videotaped. The interview may be held at any reasonable time and place, including at school. read more