• How to report suspected child or adult abuse/neglect
If you suspect child or adult abuse/neglect, call our hotline number or contact your local DHS office.

• Overview
DHS is responsible for investigating reports of suspected child abuse & neglect.

• Complaint Process
Learn more about the complaint process.

• Investigation Process
Learn more about the investigation process.

• Central (Perpetrator) Registry
Individuals are placed on the statewide abuse and neglect registry (in most circumstances) if there is evidence of child abuse or neglect.

• Services Available to Families
Services are available for children and families involved with Children's Protective Services.

• Children's Protective Services Manual
Children's Protective Services policy reflect laws of the state of Michigan enacted by the state Legislature to safeguard children.

• Children's Protective Services Statistical Data 
Report required by Section 514 of the DHS Fiscal Year 2008 Appropriations Act (2007 PA 131) and Sections 722.629a and 722.628d (5) & (6) of the Child Protection Law (1975 PA 238).

• Adult Protective Services
The goal of the Adult Protective Services Program is to assist those persons 18 years or older who have been abused, neglected, or exploited and who are vulnerable and unable to take the necessary steps to correct their situation.