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Find CDSS-published county child-protection reporting numbers, emergency guidance and mandated-reporter resources.

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For an emergency, follow the cited emergency guidance. Suspected child-abuse reports go to the appropriate county reporting agency, using the number and time/location labels in the official directory.
The state directory publisher, mandated-reporter training site, child-care licensing complaint line and child-care subsidy appeal route have separate purposes.
Child-care searches and referrals do not confirm an available placement, subsidy, provider license or a full review of an individual facility.

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County government · Sierra

Social Services

Child protection reporting referral

Sierra — Read the county child-protection reporting contact and procedureOfficial instructions

Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.

Service area: Sierra County — local child-protection reporting context. Area details & sources

Sierra — county source; retain reporting purpose, time and mandated-reporter qualifiers

When a referral is received, the social service staff obtains facts from the person making the referral to determine if the referral alleges abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The emergency response staff determines if an in-person response is indicated. Whenever a report indicates the need for protection, CPS will:

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

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County of Sierra · Sierra — Child Protective Services (CPS) (opens in a new tab)

Child Protective Services (CPS) | Sierra County, CA - Official Website — cps-06091-138

When a referral is received, the social service staff obtains facts from the person making the referral to determine if the referral alleges abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The emergency response staff determines if an in-person response is indicated. Whenever a report indicates the need for protection, CPS will:

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California service directory · Statewide

California CDSS — County Benefits & Family Referrals

Child protection reporting referral

Find your county child-protection reporting numberOfficial instructions

Use the county-specific CDSS directory and its daytime, after-hours, TDD and location labels. CDSS publishes this directory; the county reporting agency receives the report.

Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources

Service availability

Use the child-protection agency for the county relevant to the report.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

California Foster Care Ombudsperson — emergency guidance

For an emergency, call 911.

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California Department of Social Services · California family resources — cps-directory (opens in a new tab)

Report Child Abuse — service-cps-directory

Report Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect

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Find mandated-reporter training and reporting materialsOfficial instructions

Training and reference materials are separate from making a report. Use the county reporting contact for suspected abuse and the official emergency instructions for emergencies.

Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources

Service availability

The linked training site offers general and profession-specific modules; this guide does not establish an individual reporter’s full legal duties.

Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources

Source checked October 26, 2026

California Department of Social Services · California family resources — mandated-training (opens in a new tab)

Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training — service-cps-training

Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training

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