child protective services


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child protective services

proper noun A governmental agency in the US which is responsible for addressing issues of child abuse and neglect.

common noun A generic term for those services provided by Child Protective Services, which includes identifying child abuse, monitoring domestic violence related to children and, if necessary, removing at-risk children and putting them in foster care.

child protective services

Sociology A state or county agency that addresses issues of child abuse and neglect
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If child protective services learns that the call involves a military family, they will contact the installation Family Advocacy Program.
How to report child abuse as a member of the military
INTEGRATING LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES & PROSECUTORS
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The product is sold for approximately $19 at various retail stores and comes (hopefully) with a free alert signal to Child Protective Services.
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The product is sold for around $19 at various retail stores and comes (hopefully) with a free alert signal to Child Protective Services.
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Designed for the nonmedical professional unfamiliar with medical terminology, the third edition translates injuries into clear language for child protective services workers working with medical providers.
Brittain, Charmaine R. (Ed.). Understanding the Medical Diagnosis of Child Maltreatment: A Guide for Nonmedical Professionals, 3d ed
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Young female Medicaid enrollees seeking reproductive health services are at risk of abuse, criminal activity
What was seen initially as a simple change brought about great turmoil in Minnesota's child protective services.
Defining child exposure to domestic violence as neglect: Minnesota's difficult experience
Assistance for special educators, law enforcement, and child protective services in recognizing and managing abuse and neglect of children with disabilities.
Childhood sexual abuse: what rehabilitation counselors need to know
We decided this year to give to three organizations: (1) Fort Worth Ronald McDonald House, (2) the Tarrant County Child Protective Services Organization, and the NCMA (to help revitalize an inactive chapter).
Charity is definitely "worth" it
Many were being raised by a relative or had already entered Child Protective Services.
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