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What is Child Protective Services?

Child Protective Services (CPS) is a governmental agency in many states that responds to reports of child abuse or neglect. Some states use other names, such as Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS).
 

Child Protective Services is usually a unit within a state's or county's Department of Social Services with the latter also including programs for assistance with Medicaid, Food Stamps, child support, public housing, Adult Protective Services, and foster care and adoptions.