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Support and help for children.

HSA is dedicated to supporting the well-being and development of children through our Children's Services department. Our programs are designed to safeguard the health, safety, and educational growth of children in our community, ensuring they have the opportunities and resources needed to thrive. From protective services to foster care and adoption, we offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of children and families facing various challenges.

To report child abuse and neglect call: 209-468-1333


 

Signs of Child Abuse and Neglect
Children may not always feel comfortable or know how to ask for help if they are being abused. So, it's important to learn about the different types of child abuse and what signs to look for to help a child in need. Keep in mind, that just because you notice a sign in a child, it does not always mean that the child is being abused.
How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect
If you believe that a child is being abused or neglected by their mother, father, caretaker or a member of their household call the CPS Hotline at (209) 468-1333.
Resource Families - Foster Care and Adoption
Join San Joaquin County’s Resource Families program to provide a safe, nurturing home for children needing foster care or adoption.
Safely Surrender Baby
The California Safely Surrendered Baby Law allows a distressed parent who is unable or unwilling to care for an infant can legally, confidentially, and safely surrender their baby within three days of birth. This protects the parent(s) from arrest or prosecution for abandonment as long as the baby has not been abused or neglected.
Children's Shelter
Mary Graham Children’s Shelter is an Emergency Temporary Facility for children age new born up to eighteen years of age who are removed from their homes through no fault of their own.