Individuals often contact the OCO with questions about confidential Children’s Protective Services (CPS) investigation of alleged child abuse or neglect. The individuals listed below may request a copy of the confidential CPS records from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services:
• A parent or legal guardian.
• An adult who resides in a child’s home.
• A person suspected of abusing or neglecting a child.
• A doctor treating a child suspected of being abused or neglected.
Even if an individual is entitled to receive a copy of the confidential CPS records, some information contained in the records may be redacted. The following is a list of information that may be redacted. This is not an exhaustive list and redactions may include more information:
• The identity of the person who complained to CPS about suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Information describing an ongoing criminal investigation.
• Medical and mental health treatment information.
• Domestic violence information.
• Substance abuse treatment information.
