Georgia Adam Walsh

Out-of-State CPS Request

A Child Protective Service (CPS) Screening Request may be submitted by the following:

  1. Private Adoption Agency:
    If an adoption petition has been filed with the superior court: Submit the purpose of request and the names of applicant(s) to be screened on official agency letterhead.  The application for each person that will require a screening, and a copy of page 1 of the court order which states there is a pending adoption.
    Submit Screening Request Form
  2. Adoption Investigator:
    If an adoption petition has been filed with the superior court: Submit the purpose of request and the names of applicant(s) to be screened on official agency letterhead.  The application for each person that will require a screening, and a copy of page 1 of the court order which states there is a pending adoption, and the assigned investigator listed. 
    Submit Screening Request Form
  3. Law Enforcement:
    Submit the purpose of request and the names of applicant(s) to be screened on official agency letterhead.  The application for each person that will require a screening.
    Submit Screening Request Form
  4. State/Government Agencies:
    Submit the purpose of request and the names of applicant(s) to be screened on official agency letterhead.  The application for each person that will require a screening.
    Submit Screening Request Form
  5. Child Placement Agencies: Adoption Only
    Submit the purpose of request and the names of applicant(s) to be screened on official agency letterhead.  The application for each person that will require a screening.  If the purpose of the request is for foster care, the state agency will be required to submit the request.
    Submit Screening Request Form

Child Protective Services History

Child Protective Services (CPS) historical information remains in the Georgia SHINES Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information System. Obtaining information from this system is governed by O.C.G.A. § Section 49-5-41, which requires DFCS to share information with local, state, or federal government entities that are performing their obligation to protect children from abuse and/or neglect. 

Child Protective Services History Requests are provided to the following:

  • A state/tribal child welfare agency or governmental entity that submits a request on agency letterhead to include all identifying information for the individual to be screened.
  • An investigator appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction in this state (e.g., Superior Court of a Georgia County) to investigate a pending petition for adoption.

Under state law, there is no direct method by which a private child welfare agency can obtain CPS information for private foster and adoptive families. CPS History Requests can be made by contacting [email protected].