Child Protective Services (CPS)

Definition of "Child Protective Services (CPS)"
  1. A state agency tasked with receiving and investigating reports of child maltreatment and providing assistance as needed to children and families within its jurisdiction
How to use "Child Protective Services (CPS)" in a sentence
  1. When the teacher observed signs of neglect, she reported them to Child Protective Services (CPS).
  2. Child Protective Services (CPS) intervened in the family situation to ensure the welfare of the children.
  3. The report of abuse was handled by the local Child Protective Services (CPS).
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