Service Name: CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Organization Name: SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)
Location
Location Name: BETTERAVIA/SOUTH CENTERPOINTE PARKWAY - SANTA MARIA OFFICE
- Accessibility: ADA accessible
- Physical Address: 2125 South Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA, 93455
- Mailing Address: 2125 South Centerpointe Parkway, Santa Maria, CA, 93455
- Description: Assesses and investigates reports of child abuse or neglect. Provides safety and protection for 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 and to strengthen the family. Arranges placements and services for children for whom a safe return home is not possible.
Child abuse is defined by California law as:- Non-accidental physical injury of a child
- Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child
- Willful cruelty or unjustifiable punishment of a child
- Neglect of a child, including failure to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or supervision
- Website: https://www.countyofsb.org/185/Social-Services
- Email: A.Krueger@sbcsocialserv.org
- Phone(s): (800) 367-0166, (805) 346-8351, (805) 346-7127, (805) 681-4551, (805) 681-4402, (805) 737-6065
- Hours: Mon 8am - 4pm; Tue 8am - 4pm; Wed 8am - 4pm; Thu 8am - 4pm; Fri 8am - 4pm;
- Eligibility: Any suspected abuse or neglect related to children under 18 years of age.
- Requirements: None
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Areas Served:
- Santa Barbara United States
- Categories:
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Contacts:
- Amy Krueger, Deputy Director, Adult & Children Services, A.Krueger@sbcsocialserv.org