Thanks for asking the question Paula. From what we’ve been told and have learned from the NY Office of Children and Family Services, all initial reports of alleged child endangerment are sent Child Protective Services/State Central Register, a department of the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, based in Albany.

That agency then provides directives to law enforcement on how to deal with the incident, including whether or not to allow the child to remain with parent or legal guardian. The case may also be referred to local CPS caseworkers.Due to state law regarding confidentiality, they are not permitted to comment on whether or not they are following up on a specific case.

More information on the process can be found at the following link:
http://www.preventchildabuseny.org/files/1013/0392/1654/reporting_CAN.pdf