Submitted by [deleted] t3_y8cvij in Pennsylvania
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tukekairo t1_iszwswb wrote
Call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.
tukekairo t1_iszwyvm wrote
Just do it. All you need is a suspicion...
aust_b t1_it0oxrk wrote
This and as many details as possible (type of neglect, physical/emotional abuse, sexual abuse, etc) so it gets assessed as a GPS or CPS, not a Information only report. ChildLine will compile the information and send a referral over via the state Child Welfare Information Solution (CWIS) to the appropriate county agency.
worstatit t1_it253cc wrote
This is correct.
Grumpicake t1_it0lb9r wrote
Make sure to get as MANY details as possible to build a solid case. Good luck!
aust_b t1_it0ppmu wrote
If you have questions on how to make a solid report, let me know. I work closely in child welfare at a county level.
FuelSupplyIsEmpty t1_it01hof wrote
And services can be very beneficial.
Constant-Hurry-9453 t1_it0qqu1 wrote
Call childline with whatever info you have. The county is short on caseworkers because the pay is not great and it’s a really hard job. Also Lancaster county has a poorly run court system that is horribly slow so that can affect the process.
the303reverse t1_it18shu wrote
Cps sucks in Pennsylvania in my opinion
NerdyRedneck45 t1_it19723 wrote
Criminally underfunded and overworked.
ISwearImKarl t1_it1z0g9 wrote
It varies on the situation. Many people who are privy know that a case cannot be opened unless CYS steps foot in the house. They will show up and ask to talk, but that can be fruitless. If there's evidence you can supply, that can go towards warrants, which would help.
I think you need info about Lancaster foster care, and what will be done with the child(ren), since (imo) that's a huge danger sometimes.
It's been a long time since I've dealt with CYS in PA, and I never had anything in Lancaster County. We were in Delco and Venango when I was dealing with that kind of stuff, and each county is different. I would imagine though, Lancaster has more resources
feudalle t1_iszoxpg wrote
So what happens when you call they take the information. You'll need some basic details of the child and what's going on. Address, name, etc. Then a case manager will look into it, sometimes the complaints are too vague and thats the end. Sometimes a proper investigation is open and will involve child services and the police. It can take a couple days to work through the system. If it's emergency call 911.