Provides protection for children who are at risk of, or are experiencing physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, or emotional or physical neglect.

Screens and investigates reports of abuse, neglect, or harm; provide families with referrals to community resources, including (but not limited to)

• Mental health services
• Domestic violence services
• Substance abuse services
• Parenting education services

Also offers parenting education services, provides supportive services to children and families in their homes, provides out of home placement and permanency planning when necessary, and provides services to help foster care youth transition to adulthood.