Child Protection Services
/ˈtʃaɪld prəˈtɛkʃən ˈsɜːrvɪsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Governmental agencies charged with investigating child abuse or neglect and providing services to protect children.
Child protection services intervened to ensure the child's safety after the report of neglect.
Forms
- child protection services
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Commentary
Often abbreviated as CPS, these agencies have a dual role of investigation and provision of preventive support, balancing child safety with family preservation.
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