Equinox provides compassionate and respectful services to elders who are victims of abuse or mistreatment: safety planning. support and counseling, case management, medical needs assessment, service coordination, advocacy, emergency shelter, referrals for legal counseling

Child Protective Services is the only government entity that is required to investigate child abuse and maltreatment reports within families to protect children (under 18 years old) from further abuse or maltreatment and to provide rehabilitative services to children, parents, and other family members involved.

If you suspect that a child under the age of 18 is being abused, neglected, or maltreated, then call the Hotline at 1-800-342-3720

1-800-342-7472

Provides information and referral service for parents, child care professionals and other citizens who want to prevent child abuse and intervene in abusive situations. PIRC can provide callers with information and materials about child abuse and neglect, new parent and prenatal programs, parent education and support groups, services for parents under stress, services for abused children and adult survivors of abuse, local child abuse prevention programs, and New York’s Child Protective System

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Child Abuse Hotline - 1-800-635-1522

Bivona Child Advocacy Center focuses on child abuse response, healing and prevention through collaborative service, awareness, education and leadership. Bivona will help children and families through the healing process, the investigation, evaluation and if appropriate, the possible trial.

Bivona Child Advocacy Center’s partners with Child Protective Services, social workers, law enforcement, prosecutors, medical professionals, therapists, advocates, and volunteers under one roof. Children who come to Bivona receive an interview, a medical examination, meet with a victim advocate and connect with a therapist, in a warm, child-friendly environment.

Team members work together to provide the child and family the support services they need—all the way through trial and beyond.

Overseen by the Department of Social Services (DSS), Child Protective Services (CPS) is aimed at identfication, treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect. Investigates reports of abuse/neglect and arranges provision of services nessessary to ensure protection of children and to stabilize family life whenever possible.

Tioga County Dept. of Social Services. Medicaid application, SNAP, HEAP. May offer financial assistance.

Programs/Services
? Identifying such adults who need assistance or who have no one willing and able to assist them responsibly
? Providing prompt response and investigation of adults at risk
? Assessing the individualÆs situation and service need
? Providing counseling to clients, their families, or other responsible adults on handling affairs of at risk persons
? Arranging for appropriate alternative living arrangements as determined necessary
? Assisting in the location of social services, medical care and other resources in the community
? Arranging for guardianship, conservatorship, commitment, or the protective placement as needed.
? Providing advocacy and assistance in arranging for legal service to assure receipt of rights and entitlements
? Providing homemaker and housekeeper/chore service as determined necessary
? Supervision of all residential services (family-type homes) including services provided in these homes
Eligibility : All individuals 18 years of age or older who meet all of the following three criteria are eligible for intervention:
1. Are incapable of meeting their own basic needs or of protecting themselves from harm due to mental and/or physical incapacity
2. Are in need of protection from actual or threatened harm, neglect or hazardous conditions caused by the action or inaction of either themselves or other individuals
3. Have no one else available who is willing and able to assist them responsibly
Referral: Telephone referrals, walk-ins

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is one of four Departments within the Division of Health and Human Services. DSS is Sullivan County's local district for social services which administers all phases of social services and public assistance programs. DSS helps residents of Sullivan County achieve wellbeing and independence through opportunities that protect, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity.

The Children and Family Services program strives to create a team supported environment, and encouraging active participation in the planning and decision making for the child.

Ultimate goal is to increase the child’s ability to remain in the family, school and community while giving families the opportunity to develop the skills they need to empower themselves.