Existing law establishes a system of child welfare services provided to children alleged to be the victims of child abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Under existing law, a child reported to the county child welfare services department to be endangered by abuse, neglect, or exploitation is eligible for initial intake and evaluation of risk services. Existing law requires each county child welfare services department to maintain and operate a 24-hour response system, and to make an immediate in-person response in emergency situations, as specified.