Child Welfare Services
Provided by SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
Descriptions
Assesses and investigates reports of child abuse or neglect. Provides safety and protection to children who are at risk of, or are being abused, neglected, or exploited. Offers voluntary or court-ordered services to families. To ensure child safety in the home. Arranges placements and services for children. For whom a safe return home is not possible. Child abuse is defined by California law as:
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Non-accidental physical injury of a child
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Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child
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Willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment of a child
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Neglect of a child. Including failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or supervision
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Eligibility
Any suspected abuse or neglect related to children under 18 years of age.
Application Process
Call 24/7 Child Abuse Hotline to report suspected child abuse or neglect. Call general information line for other matters.
Documents
None
Fees
No fee
Service Areas
- Santa Barbara County
Phone
(800) 367-0166 | 24/7 child abuse hotline |
(805) 346-8351 | |
(805) 346-7127 | santa maria office general information line |
(805) 681-4551 | santa barbara office general information line |
(805) 681-4402 | |
(805) 737-6065 | lompoc office general information line |
Hours
Mon 8am - 4pm;
Tue 8am - 4pm;
Wed 8am - 4pm;
Thu 8am - 4pm;
Fri 8am - 4pm;
Address
1100 West Laurel Avenue, Lompoc, CA, 93436
Disabilities Access
Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
Address
1100 West Laurel Avenue, Lompoc, CA, 93436
Listing Managed by: 211 Santa Barbara | Print Listing
Information last updated: 2024-04-26T00:00:00