Child Protective Services Manual

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The purpose of the New York State Child Protective Services Manual is to provide a comprehensive resource that incorporates current law, regulation, relevant guidelines, and procedures in the area of child protective services.

This online manual is available as a PDF. The date in the page footers identify the last time the manual was revised. You may also find additional information on the Child Protective Services, the Child Abuse Prevention internet sites, and the 2018 CPS Manual Training Presentation.

2022 Child Protective Services Manual

Previous Versions

2020

2019

2018

2017

2009