child protection services
Youth safety bureau
Child protection services, often abbreviated CPS, is a government agency responsible for investigating reports of child abuse and neglect and intervening when children are in danger.
Caseworkers assess family situations, may remove children from unsafe homes, and work to connect families with resources or place children in foster care.
The term is sometimes used more broadly to describe the system of laws, agencies, and procedures designed to safeguard children's welfare.
CPS showed up after the school reported bruises on the child.
- child welfare lawsLegal safeguards for minors
- social workersProfessionals helping struggling individuals
- psychologistsMental health researchers
- case managementOverseeing individual client services
- emergency sheltersTemporary housing during crises
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Harm inflicted on minors
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Rejoining separated relatives
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Upholding legal codes
criminal prosecution · police · district attorney · juvenile detention
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