
The March 8 edition of “County Conversation” podcast features Andy Baumert, program manager with Child Protective Services and Protection and Preservation Services in the Department of Family Services’ Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Division, which includes programs designed to protect children from harm, prevent child abuse and neglect, support families and help them remain together safely for the long-term emotional and physical health of the children.
Child Protective Services (CPS) staff receive and respond to reports of abused and neglected children and provide services to strengthen families by enhancing parents’ capacity to nurture their children in a safe environment. In addition to the services that are provided during business hours, CPS on-call staff respond during non-business hours to child abuse and neglect referrals that require an immediate response.