The Office of the Children’s Ombudsman (OCO) has statutory authority to investigate complaints involving children who are alleged to have been abused or neglected, are receiving child protective services, are in foster care, or are placed for adoption. Any individual may submit a complaint to the OCO, including children and youth who are or were in foster care. You cannot be penalized by any child-serving or child placing agency for filing a complaint with the OCO. If we cannot investigate your complaint, we may provide you with resources or information that may help you resolve your concern.