Often, a family member assumes custody of the child, either on their own (in which case they need to get legal custody ASAP) or through the State's child protection/child welfare agency.
Anyone can report abuse. Only police and district attorneys can file charges.
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The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.The non-custodial parent should report the child abuse to the child services agency for an evaluation.
Child Support Agency, was setup by American Government in April, 1993.
Report the situation to the child protection agency in your area. They will investigate, and will keep your name out of it if requested.
Each StATE HAS A CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY. THE STATE'S ATTORNEY/DISTRICT ATTORNEY ALSO HAS CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES.
You cannot. Even in private adoptions - where a birth parent knows you and wants you to raise their child - a home study is required. This is for the protection of the kid.
The custodial parent, it is assumed that he or she supported the child with their income. If however a state agency was involved in the support of the child that agency would receive the arrearages.
The courts can do this, as well as the State child support agency.
Perhaps you are referring to DYFS? DYFS, or the Division of Youth and Family Services, is, according to their website (http://www.state.nj.us/dcf/divisions/dyfs/), "New Jersey's child protection and child welfare agency within the Department of Children and Families. Its mission is to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and to support families.DYFS is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect and, if necessary, arranging for the child's protection and the family's treatment."