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Providing services that foster self-sufficiency and dignity; Providing social services to the elderly, blind, disabled and other children and adults; Licensing and regulating foster homes, group homes, residential care facilities, day care facilities, child care facilities and preschools
Child protective services (CPS) refers to government agencies in the United States that investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if confirmed, intervene by providing services to the family through a safety plan, in-home monitoring, supervision, or if a safety plan is not feasible or in emergencies, removing the child from the custody of their parent or legal guardian.
In 2003, Chula Vista had 200,000 residents and was the second-largest city in San Diego County. [75] That year, Chula Vista was the seventh fastest growing city in the nation, growing at a rate of 5.5%, due to the communities of Eastlake and Otay Ranch. [76]
In South Dakota, the state contracts with five tribes to disburse federal dollars for child welfare services. The dollars, known as Title IV-E funds, help cover staffing and operating costs at the ...
Some chartered municipalities such as the city of San Diego and the city of Chula Vista provide their own law enforcement, public safety, libraries, parks and recreation, zoning, and similar services. Other incorporated cities have some or all of these services provided by the County under a contract arrangement.
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Child and family services have significantly developed over the last few centuries. Many different forms of help for children and families in need were offered throughout the community. Today we have many different agencies to help with the welfare and survival of many children and their families. However, years ago, many people relied on their ...
New York: Child Welfare League of America. ISBN 0878681744. Magura, Stephen (1986). Outcome Measures for Child Welfare Services: Theory and Applications. Washington, DC: Child Welfare League of America. ISBN 0878682244. Anderson, Gary R (1990). Courage to Care: Responding to the Crisis of Children with AIDS. Washington, DC: Child Welfare League ...