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 Child Protection ServicesUnder the Children and Family Services Act, child protection workers and designated social workers in child welfare agencies are required to investigate all reports of alleged child abuse and neglect. Everyone has the duty to immediately report even a suspicion that a child may be in need of protective services. Reports of alleged child abuse should be made directly to the child welfare agency in the area where the child lives. There are twenty (20) child welfare agencies throughout the province: 9 are Community Services’ district offices and 11 are privately run societies/family and children’s services agencies. The Mi’Kmag Family and Children’s Services Agency provides services for native families living on reserves. It is strongly recommended that reports to agencies be made by telephone or in person rather than by e-mail. Contact More about Child Welfare Services or click here for the Child Welfare Services Brochure.
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