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Child Welfare Data

Child Welfare Data

Children & Family Services provides safety and protection for children who are at risk of abuse and/or neglect. Children and Family Services social workers help strengthen families to protect their children from harm and reduce the likelihood of recurring child abuse and neglect. Social workers and parents work together to develop a plan which identifies necessary services and supports to address the family’s needs. The ultimate goal is to return the child to a safe and permanent home.

Learn more about the program here: Child Protective Services 

The California Child Welfare Indicators Project (CCWIP), a collaboration between the University of California at Berkeley and the California Department of Social Services, provides customizable information on California’s child welfare system.  Some data and more information can be found at the CCWIP website.

The most current information on Ventura County’s child welfare system is available below.

CPS Referrals
 
The referral process begins when a community member calls the child abuse hotline to report a concern about a child or youth’s safety.  The Children and Family Services team reviews the report to determine what action, if any, needs to be taken to ensure they are safe.
 
 
 
 
 

CPS Cases
 
If the reported concern (referral) rises to the level of abuse or neglect, a case will be opened and assigned to a social worker. In some instances, the child or youth is able to remain at home while the family works to ensure a safer environment. In other cases, a child or youth may need to be removed from the home to ensure their safety, and the Juvenile Court becomes involved to monitor the situation. 
 
 
 
 
Allegation Categories
 
As allegations are investigated, the case gets categorized according to what type of abuse and/or neglect has occurred and multiple allegations may be present in a case. When a child is abused and/or neglected, they may need immediate protection, or a family may need extra support to ensure the safety of the child. 
 

The Continuum of Care Reform (CCR) Dashboard, created by the CA Department of Social Services, is a tool that displays data trends for several CCR indicators.  Statewide and county-specific information is available for congregate care, resource families and related services.

Click the image above to visit the live dashboard.

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