Report: California investigators review protective child custody cases in Santa Clara County

The following report was delivered to Santa Clara County in February after the California Department of Social Services received “concerns” that the county counsel’s office was making key decisions that could leave children in danger.

As part of the investigation, the state said it reviewed multiple cases of children who had been placed into protective custody by law enforcement, but that the county’s Department of Family and Children’s Services “immediately placed the children back in the care of the unsafe parent.”

Below the report is the official response from the county’s Social Service Agency.

This Bay Area News Group article elaborates on county officials’ reaction to the ongoing concerns.

California Department of Social Services report on findings:

Response from Santa Clara County Social Service Agency: