Child Protection Services | Charles County Department of Social Services
200 Kent Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646
Eligibility
Individuals 18 years and younger.
Required documents
None required.
Application process
Call for intake.
Service area
Charles County, MD
Other Information
Payment Options
Free or no-cost care
Age Group
Children (2-12)
Teens (13-19)
Infants (0-1)
Special Populations
Justice Involvement
Description
Investigates allegations of sexual abuse or neglect of children.
Protective Services
More information
- The law requires that children in neglect cases be seen within 5 days and those in abuse cases within 24 hours.
- Emergency services may include placement in sheltered care, court involvement, or family counseling.
What's Here
Providing organization
Charles County Department of Social Services
Administers all the federally funded social service programs for the county.