CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES (CPS) | LEWIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Investigates reports of suspected abuse and maltreatment of children in Lewis County received from the NY State Central Registry for Child Abuse and Maltreatment. Caseworkers assess multiple risk factors and the safety of the children involved to determine if the family needs assistance in order to keep their children safe.

Physical Address

5274 Outer Stowe Street, Lowville, NY 13367

Hours

Administrative hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Services available 24 Hours / 7 Days via Hotline

Voice

(315) 376-5400

Admin | administrative

Voice

(315) 376-5400

Admin | administrative

Application process

Call to report concerns

Fee

None

Eligibility

Individuals needing to report child abuse/neglect

Agency info

LEWIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

Provides a full range of publicly funded social services and cash assistance programs. Subsidy is available to eligible families. Works with children, adults, and families to resolve issues and concerns of abuse, neglect, behavioral problems, etc., to ensure safety and wellbeing. Oversees Children's Services and Financial Programs including SNAP, Temporary Assistance, Emergency Assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, Foster Care, Adult Protective Services, Child Support and resources to assist in job searching.