Child protective services are designed to help children who have been or are at risk of becoming victims of abuse or neglect. Ohio has a state-supervised, county-administered children services system. The state’s child protective services programs are administered locally by 88 county public children services agencies (PCSAs). PCSAs assess and investigate reports of child abuse, neglect, or dependency, as required by state law. If necessary, PCSAs work with families to develop a family case plan identifying services to reduce risk to the children and prevent the abuse or neglect from occurring again. When it is determined that it would not be safe for children to return home, the PCSA will work with the family to identify a voluntary safety plan for the children. If the PCSA and the family cannot work out a voluntary plan, the PCSA will involve the local court system to ensure the children’s safety. The court could place the children with a licensed provider if a kinship placement is not possible.