Crawford County Child Protective Services works to ensure the safety and well being of children in Crawford County. Our agency receives reports of abuse and neglect 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Crawford County Child Protective Services.
If you suspect a child living in Crawford County is being abused or neglected, please call our agency at 419-563-1570. Office hours are Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.
When making a report of child abuse or neglect, please try to provide as much of the following information as possible:
A report of suspected child abuse or neglect is confidential. Your identity cannot be released to anyone without your permission, except under direct order from the court. You are encouraged to give your name to make it possible for the agency to obtain additional or clarifying information if needed, however anonymous reports are accepted. Ohio law protects individuals who report allegations of abuse or neglect in good faith, therefore you are protected from civil or criminal liability
Per ORC 2151-421, a mandated reporter is any person who is required to report alleged or known child abuse or neglect of a child under 18 or a physically impaired child under 21. Individuals are required by state statutes to report suspected child abuse and neglect to the proper authorities. Mandated reporters typically include professionals, such as educators and other school personnel, health care and mental health professionals, social workers, childcare providers, and law enforcement officers.
Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
224 Norton Way, Bucyrus, OH 44820
Phone: 419-562-0015
Fax: 419-562-1056
Phone: 419-562-8066
Fax: 419-562-7970
Phone: 419-562-0773
Fax: 419-562-2018
Phone: 419-563-1570
Fax: 419-562-0050