Eastern Nova Scotia, NS
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Child Welfare Services
Child protection services strive to protect children under 18 from abuse and neglect while making every effort to keep families together.

Everyone has the duty to immediately report to a child welfare agency even a suspicion that a child under 18 may be in need of protective services.

Designated social workers in child welfare agencies are required to assess reports of alleged child abuse and neglect.

Child abuse includes:

* Physical abuse
* Emotional abuse
* Sexual abuse
* Neglect
2131 Gottingen St
PO Box 2623
Halifax, NS, B3J 3E4 Map
1-902-424-5074
1-866-922-2434 (Crisis Line)
Ages served: Up to 18 years
Languages served: English
Fees: None
Areas Served: Nova Scotia, Central Nova Scotia, Eastern Nova Scotia, Northern Nova Scotia, Western Nova Scotia
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This resource is listed under these topics

Crisis and Emergency
Child Welfare including Children's Aid Society (CAS)
Child and Youth Service Organizations
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma and Abuse
Last modified Aug 25, 2017 2:30pm
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