The Office of Child Advocate (OCA) was established in December of 2002 as an agent of accountability regarding Children`s Protection and Services. The OCA operates under the Office of Administration and is, therefore, independent of the Department of Social Services/Children`s Division, the Department of Mental Health, and the Juvenile Court. The OCA provides an avenue through which citizens are able to obtain an independent and impartial review of disputed decisions, actions and inactions regarding any child at risk of abuse, neglect or other harm.