What is the difference between information in OASIS and the Central Registry?
OASIS is the state's automated data system and contains information for numerous program areas including CPS. It includes information relating to family assessments, investigations and screened out referrals.

The Central Registry is a subset of CPS information within CPS. The Central Registry only contains information regarding the victims and abusers in founded investigations which are not under appeal.

Learn more about the Virginia Child Abuse & Neglect Central Registry.

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1. What age can a child be left alone?
2. What is the definition of child abuse and neglect?
3. Are mandated reporters required to report suspicions of abuse or neglect within their family or outside of their work place?
4. What happens when a new report is received on an open referral?
5. What constitutes exercising reasonable diligence to locate a child or family named in a CPS report?
6. What constitutes the first meaningful contact?
7. Does the worker have to contact the non-custodial parent?
8. What information can be released in a founded investigation when there is an on-going investigation but no charges have been filed?
9. What is the difference between information in OASIS and the Central Registry?
10. What is the timeframe for someone to request an appeal for a founded investigation?
11. Does a report of a child not being in a car seat or properly restrained in a car meet a definition of child abuse or neglect?
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