CPS Reports

The Virginia Department of Social Services’ Child Protective Services Reports and Studies page provides access to statewide and local data on child abuse and neglect in Virginia.

This resource brings together key reports, findings and trend information to support transparency, inform decision-making and help professionals, partners and the public better understand child welfare outcomes across the Commonwealth.

 

CPS Referral Reports

Types of Abuse

This report shows reported abuse and neglect cases across Virginia by area. It highlights location trends and allows comparisons between counties.

Source of Reports

This report looks at where CPS reports came from, such as schools, doctors, police, and community members, to show who reported suspected abuse or neglect.

Disposition and Risk Level

This report explains the results of investigated reports (such as founded or unfounded) and the level of risk assigned to each case, for each locality. 

Referrals and Findings

This report shows how many CPS referrals were received in each locality, whether they were accepted or screened out and if law enforcement or the Commonwealth Attorney was made aware of the referral.

Substance Exposed Infants

Annual Report on Child Death Investigations