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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.
On March 11, 1989, Aundria Bowman disappeared from her home in Hamilton, Michigan. The 14-year-old’s adoptive father, Dennis Bowman, told police he figured his daughter had run away, per the ...
Dennis Bowman arrives at the Allegan County Courthouse for a hearing in February 2021. Bowman pled no contest to second degree murder in December 2021 ahead of a trial scheduled for January 2022.
In 1974, the United States Congress passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), which provides funds to states for development of Child Protective Services (CPS) and hotlines to prevent serious injuries to children. These laws and the media and advocacy coverage and research brought about a gradual change in societal ...
In the United States, a mandated reporter is a person who is required by law to report to Child Protective Services (CPS) or Adult Protective Services if they know or suspect a child or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of being abused or neglected or they may be subject to civil and criminal penalties for failing to report.
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Adult & Children's Services Hope For A Home [ 16 ] program, which includes both Foster Care and Adoption services to help children find a much needed home. Abuse & Neglect [ 17 ] service allows anyone who is dealing with abuse or neglect, or suspects someone is dealing with abuse or neglect, to report it.
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