CHILD PROTECTION

The Child Protection Unit of the Prosecutor’s Office is responsible for representing the Columbiana County Department of Job and Family Services Children Services Division in child abuse, neglect and dependency cases. The Prosecutor’s Office assists with ensuring the safety and well-being of Columbiana County’s children through the prosecution of complaints requesting Protective Supervision, Temporary Custody, Legal Custody, Planned Permanent Living Arrangement and Permanent Custody. Whenever law enforcement removes a child from a dangerous environment, the Prosecutor’s Office becomes involved.