Child Abuse and Neglect

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Please ensure you give the information of the following:

-Local phone number to report incidents of child abuse or neglect and the state agency or agencies where the reports go.

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What are some terms I should know?

Child or Youth:

These terms are used interchangeably throughout this training to refer to anyone under the age of 18.

CPS: 

“CPS” is an abbreviation for "Child Protective Services." CPS is part of a county human services or social services department (or, in Milwaukee, the Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services). CPS works with others in the community to receive and assess reports of possible child maltreatment, take action to protect the children, and provide services to the children and their families.

Maltreater: 

A person who abuses or neglects a child, or who threatens a child with abuse or neglect.

Maltreatment: 

“Maltreatment” refers to child abuse, child neglect, and threatened child abuse or neglect.

Mandated Reporter: 

A person who is required by Chapter 48 of the Wisconsin Statutes or Executive Order 54 to report suspected child maltreatment.

Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Child Protective Services Agency Contact Information

To report a case of child abuse or neglect, contact the county or tribe where the child or child's family lives. If the agency is not known, contact the closest county.

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Milwaukee County

Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services To report Child Abuse/Neglect: (414) 220-SAFE (7233) After hours number: (414) 220-SAFE (7233)

Administrative Office and Access 635 North 26th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233

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Phone: (414) 343-5500

 

Fax: (414) 220-7062 Division Administrator: Sarah Henery