New Brunswick Social Development - Child Protection

When the Department receives a report that a child is in need of protection, all details of the referral are reviewed to determine whether the situation should be investigated. If so, it is forwarded to Child Protection Services for follow-up. If it is determined that the child is being physically and or emotionally abused and/or neglected, further action is taken to protect the child. Services provided are based on the best interests of the child and, wherever possible, are focused on keeping the family together. In collaboration with other government departments and interest groups, this Department continues efforts to sensitize the public to the issue of child abuse and the responsibility to report suspected child abuse. Section 30(1) of the Family Services Act makes it mandatory for professionals to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect

Any person who has information causing him to suspect that a child has been abandoned, deserted, physically or emotionally neglected, physically or sexually ill-treated or otherwise abused must inform this Department of the situation without delay.

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Website

https://www2.snb.ca/content/snb/en/services/services_renderer.9355.Child_Protection.html