Statistics

Child abuse and neglect often occur in families under stress or in the middle of a crisis. Parents and other caregivers are sometimes overwhelmed by today's pressures and may not be able to cope with personal, financial or marital problems. Drug and alcohol abuse may trigger abusive or neglectful behavior, and there is a growing correlation between domestic violence and child abuse. Allen County Children Services is mandated by Ohio to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect. Casework staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through emergency on-call services and local law enforcement.

In 2009, Allen County Children Services conducted 655 investigations and assessments involving 1,572 children (an increase of 15% over the previous year and the most children since 2002). The majority of the investigations involved physical & sexual abuse. In 2008, ACCS conducted 561 investigations. In 2007, Allen County Children Services conducted 584 investigations. These investigations included 114 sexual abuse, 172 physical abuse, 159 neglect and 32 emotional maltreatment cases.

Reporting sources include family, school personnel, social services, medical personnel, friends, neighbors, law enforcement, victims, attorneys and courts.

Total # of Children in Custody During The Year
2001 - 211 2003 - 208 2005 - 239 2007 - 230