Children and Family Services

thru: Cayuga County Department of Social Services

• Investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect received by NYS Central Registry of Abuse and Maltreatment. Services may include:

Foster care placement for abused or neglected children
Preventive Services for families in crisis to avoid foster care placement
Casework/referral services
Family preservation & support programs
JD & PINS programs
Foster parent recruitment
Foster parent training and certification
Certification of adoptive families for children in foster care
Adult Protective Services works with individuals 18 years and older, with physical and/or mental impairments, and no support system to help meet basic needs
On call caseworker for after hours emergencies

Eligibility: Resident of area served. Call for information.

Application Process: Call for information.

Required Documentation: None.

Fees: No fee for services.

Coverage Note: Cayuga County.