Definitions
What Is Child Abuse? If you would like to discuss or report child abuse, you may call 714-940-1000 or 800-207-4464, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Child Abuse is legally defined as: A physical…
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How to Help and Get Help Call local law enforcement or the Orange County Child Abuse Hotline 714.940.1000 Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline 888.373.7888 If you or someone you know is…
After The Report
Orange County Adult Protective Services (APS) at 800-451-5155 (24-Hour Hotline) Each report is assigned to a Senior Social Worker for investigation and case planning. The assigned social worker…
Transportation
Foster youth and emancipated foster youth may receive monthly bus passes for their use in attending academic or vocational classes, seeking employment and traveling to their job. Foster youth and…
Law Enforcement Officers
Law enforcement is often the first responder to a complaint of child abuse. The case typically begins with a uniformed officer assessing the seriousness of a child's disclosure and immediate safety…
Child Abuse Statistics
Child Abuse Statistics for Orange County CA Children and Family Services Child Abuse Statistics - Provides information regarding the Child Abuse Registry Statistics Application (CARSA) for…
Contact Us
The services of SSA impact the health, safety, and well being of children, disabled adults, seniors, and families. To deliver quality services, the sites below provide additional information or ways…
Resource Family Approval Process
In 2007, California Welfare Directors Association sponsored a legislation called Resource Family Approval Process which later was expanded through Senate Bill 1013 (Chapter 35,…