A type of investigation disposition that concludes that the allegation of maltreatment or risk of maltreatment was supported or founded by State law or State policy This is the highest level of finding by a State agency
where, in the professional opinion of the officers concerned, there is reasonable cause to believe that the child has been significantly harmed
a finding made by CPS after investigating a child abuse or neglect report indicating that credible evidence exists that child maltreatment did occur The criteria used to substantiate a report differ among States Other terms used by some States include "founded," "supported," or "indicated "