How do I contact DCS Tennessee?

How do I contact DCS Tennessee?

You may contact the DCS Customer Relations Unit at 1-800-861-1935 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST, or by email at: [email protected] .

How do you anonymously report to DCS?

Call 1-800-4ACHILD (1-800-422-4453). All reports can be kept anonymous, although you may be encouraged to give your name. This hotline has access to a network of welfare agencies around the country and can direct your report to the proper authorities. Do an online search for your state’s child abuse hotline.

Is DCS the same as CPS?

If you are ever contacted by the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS), commonly referred to as CPS (Child Protective Service), you should know your rights and what to expect. A DCS investigation can be a very intimidating process, and interaction with DCS can be frustrating and confusing.

How long does CPS have to investigate a case in Tennessee?

approximately 45 days
In most instances, Child Protective Services has approximately 45 days to investigate reports of neglect, dependency and abuse. If the investigation takes longer than 45 days the agency must promptly notify the family about the extension.

What can you call CPS for?

When to Call CPS: 5 Specific Reasons Child Protective Services Can be Called.

• Physical abuse. Does the child have signs of injury or do you believe there’s an imminent threat of violence?
• Sexual abuse. Have you seen certain behavioral signs, such as flinching or raising of hands in a defensive manner?
• Neglect.

What is CPS called in Tennessee?

Children’s Services (DCS)

What happens when you call DCS?

What Happens After I Call? If a call from a mandated reporter meets the five criteria and the Child Abuse Hotline registers the report, CPS must follow up and investigate. The child may be examined for physical signs of abuse or neglect. The CPS caseworker also contacts the mandated reporter who initiated the call.

Do you have to let DCS in my home?

You should never let a CPS worker into your home until you are positive they have a court order or warrant. Letting the official into your home waives the protections afforded to you by the Fourth Amendment. Ask to see the physical copy of the warrant, as some CPS workers may lie about having one.

How can I find out who called CPS on me?

CPS reports are confidential and there is no legal way to find out who made the complaint.