Report Child Abuse or Neglect
Call Childline at 1-800-932-0313
It is the mission of Adams County Children & Youth Services to provide a work environment that is educational, responsive, efficient, and safe for our staff so we can deliver high-quality services to ensure that each child and youth in Adams County has a safe and permanent family.
We are responsible under Pennsylvania Public Law to receive and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect, provide for the temporary care of children not able to safely remain with their own families, and develop community-wide social service programs that promote family stability.
The Agency endeavors to be responsive to the changing health and welfare needs of all families by encouraging the development of programs that reduce dependency and strengthen family life.
We are guided by many laws, regulations, and policies, as well as principles and values to help us achieve our mission. Our mission helps us to ensure that we are:
Protecting children and youth from abuse and neglect
Enhancing the family’s capacity to meet the child/youth’s well-being, including physical, emotional, behavioral, and educational needs
Strengthening families to successfully sustain positive changes that lead to safe, nurturing, and healthy environments
Securing a permanent living arrangement in a timely manner that supports stability, if children and youth cannot reside with their biological caregivers
Ensuring skilled and responsive child welfare professionals, who perform with a shared sense of accountability for best practice and positive outcomes