How the child welfare system works
“The purpose of this factsheet is to give a brief overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare from a national perspective.”
Mandated Reporter Training for the State of Michigan
“Individuals working in certain professions (school faculty and employees, counselors, medical providers, law enforcement, clergy, child care and social workers, and more) are required by law to report suspicions of child abuse to the Department of Health and Human Services, and risk facing a fine and/or jail time if they are found to be in noncompliance.”