DHSS-Children & Family Services Division

❗️Faasilasilaga tāua mo lou silafia

O le a fa’aauau le tufatufaina o pepa taumafa i le A*o Toanai ma le A*o Sa pei ona fa’ailoa atu i lalo. O lea fuafuaga e faia na o le masina lava o Me. A iai se fesili, fa’amolemole valaau mai i le ofisa. Fa’afetai!

We are sharing a brief snapshot of mandatory reporting requirements under the American Samoa Code Annotated (Title 45, Section 20). Certain professionals and workforce members who work closely with children are legally required to report suspected child abuse or neglect. These individuals are known as mandated reporters under American Samoa law.

👥 Who should pay attention?
If you work with or around children—whether in education, healthcare, social services, law enforcement, or community programs—this information is especially important for you.

⚖️ Why it matters:
Mandated reporting helps protect children and ensures timely intervention when concerns arise. Knowing your responsibility can make a critical difference in a child’s safety and well-being.

❓ Are you a mandated reporter?
Take a moment to review your role and responsibilities under the law.

CFSD staff members supporting this Blue Monday by wearing a blue sei/flower to promote awareness of child abuse prevention month.

Thank you, American Samoa WIC Program for helping to promote Child Abuse Prevention Awareness in American Samoa 💙

Joining us in raising awareness for Child Abuse Prevention is the winner of the Great American Baking Show, Mackenzie Faumuina Rubish! 🥰

Together with all our colleagues, we would like to wish our dearest Director, Panisia Neueli, a very happy and joyful birthday. May this coming year be your best one yet—filled with continued success, good health, and happiness. Thank you for your exceptional leadership, unwavering support, and dedication not only to our program services but also to each member of the team.
We truly appreciate all that you do. Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a fantastic year ahead! 🎉

Please join us in wishing our Director Panisia Neueli a blessed and happy birthday!🎂🎉🎊🌺❤️

Amidst a very busy schedule, DHSS Director, Panisia Neueli, and her office joined in supporting today’s blue candle lighting. Thank you for your leadership and commitment to raising awareness during Child Abuse Prevention month 💙

As we continue to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) throughout the month of April, please share the flyer below with your families, friends, co-workers, and students to help promote community awareness.

If you have any questions, please reach out, our contact info is on the flyer.

Lighting of the blue candle! Thank you, CCD team!

Mo lou silafia❗️ E Tapunia vave le ofisa ASNAP ile 11:00AM i le asō. Taga’i ane ile faasalalauga ua tuuina atu 👇🏽

!! We kindly ask our clients who are scheduled to retrieve their benefits tomorrow to please come to our office before 11 am. Our office will be closed at 11 am and will remain closed until Wednesday, April 8th at 7:30 am. Thank you!