Who calls the CAS?
Sometimes parents or kids call when they are experiencing difficulties at home. Other people, like doctors, teachers, policemen or relatives may call if they think a child is being hurt or neglected.

When should you call the CAS?
If you are being abused or neglected.
If you have been touched in a way that makes you uncomfortable or scared.
If you are having serious problems at home and need someone to turn to.

What happens when you call?
The C.A.S...
will look into your concern
will investigate the report of abuse or neglect.
will talk to you and your family.
will try very hard to help families stay together.
will provide a safe environment such as a foster home when parents are unable to care for children.

What happens next?
The C.A.S. will try very hard to help the child and their family solve the problems at home. Sometimes serious family problems cannot be solved right away and the child may have to go to a "safe place" temporarily. A child may go to a relatives or friend's home or maybe to a "foster home".