Most people do not know when they should contact the Child Protective Services(CPS). This is a guidline that will help you to know when and how you should file a report with them.

If a child or adult is being physically abused, don't hesitate, call 911 as soon as possible. Once you call, an officer will arrive shortly to determine the abuse and if they need to remove the person from the home. The police officer will usually arrive with a case worker. The case worker is the one who usually exams the child.

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