Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

Understanding Child Abuse and Neglect

Wisconsin's child welfare system aims to protect children who have been abused, neglected or threatened with abuse or neglect; however, what is considered child maltreatment can be a difficult concept to grasp and even more difficult to identify in real life. For information on how Wisconsin defines child abuse and neglect, select the different types of maltreatment below.

Wisconsin Child Welfare Worker Portal

A resource page provides information child welfare workers need to perform their child welfare responsibilities and information about Wisconsin Department of Children and Families child welfare programs, committees, data/reports and other important resources.

MCPS - CAPTA Appeals Process

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act Appeal Process

Milwaukee Child Protective Services (MCPS)

Appeal Process for a Substantiated Maltreatment Finding

Under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and Wisconsin state law, a person who has been named as a maltreater in a substantiated case of child abuse or neglect has the right to appeal. This appeal process starts with the First Appeal Review with Division of Milwaukee Child Protective Services staff.

MCPS - Foster and Adoptive Parent Resources

Foster and Adoptive Parent Resources

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Milwaukee County Child Protective Services (MCPS)

The following is a collection of information for foster parents and adoptive parents to aid in understanding support groups, available assistance, and licensing.