Process
Who are the people that investigate the cases?
(CPS) Child protection service investigators
Name the three subtopics?
Abuse, Overburdening & Living conditions
What is the percentage of children in 6-10 years?
22%
Who reports the children being maltreatment?
- anyone
- nurse or people that work in health care
- close friends
What is child welfare?
Child welfare is the services for children to be safe and to help any families in need of support to help raise their children.
What is the percentage of children from 11-15 years old?
22%
Name one way you can help child welfare?
- get educated about child welfare
- donate to the agency's
- help support the children and parents
What is the administration for children and families(ACF)?
This government agency oversees child welfare at the federal level.
what percentage of children are under 5 years old in foster care?
41%
What is a family preservation program?
This type of community bases program seek to reduce the need for foster care by supporting families in cris
What is temporary guardianship or foster care placement?
This legal status grants child welfare agencies temporary custody of a child.
What is placement instability?
This describes the emotional harm children face when moved between multiple foster homes