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Child Protective Services

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Child Protective Services (CPS) is the name of the governmental agency in many states that deals with the welfare and safety of children. In other states it is called the Department of Children and Family Services or simply the Department of Social Services. The welfare of the children and the services provided are not limited to the United States and are found in all countries worldwide.

Their goal is to protect children, strengthen families, provide permanent homes and build community partnerships. To achieve that goal, they respond to reports of child abuse and neglect. The may be involved in supplemental nutrition assistance and child support issues. They also have branches that work with foster care and adoption.

Report child abuse to Child Protective Services

Speak up when you witness child abuse

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Obesity in children: Involving protective services

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Planning to deal with domestic violence before it happens

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Help for dealing with Child Protection Services

A Parents Guide to Child Protective Services is a useful booklet produced by the State of Washington. While written for the Sate of Washington, it is not strickly state specific and the information contained in it is standard for all states. Parents facing issues with Child Protective Services would be advised to read and understand what it says.

Issues with Child Protection Services can be difficult. No matter what the reason, it's important to understand and know what rights parents have. There are many avenues available for help. Fight CPS is one such site.

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Quick Facts

Child Protective Services provides services to children and families in their own homes

Child Protective Services places children in foster care

Child Protective Services provides services to help youth in foster care make the transition to adulthood

Child Protective Services places children in adoptive homes

Child Protective Services

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Social Services in the UK

Child Protective Services are global. Here's some information from the UK.

Child protection policies in the UK
While problems with the system will inevitably arise in the future, the United Kingdom seems to have created a solid and well perceived plan to keep children safe.
NSPCC inform
Child protection resources for anyone working to safeguard children

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