Resource Number: 5150392
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

Program Phones: 805-681-4551 Phone Santa Barbara Office General Information Line 805-737-6065 Phone Lompoc Office General Information Line 805-346-7127 Phone Santa Maria Office General Information Line 800-367-0166 Phone 24/7 Child Abuse Hotline 805-681-4402 Fax

Website: www.countyofsb.org/185/Social-Services

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