Term: Protective Services

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-12-12

Definition:

Families where children are in need of protection are provided with protective services from Child and Family Services, which are services provided when a child's life, health or emotional well-being are seen as endangered. These services are provided without the removal of the child from the home. Services include counselling, guidance, support, education and emergency shelter services to aid the resolution of family matters.

Related terms 

• Child and Family Services Information System (CFSIS)
• Children in a Family Receiving Services from Child and Family Services (CFS)
• Protection
• Receipt of Protective or Support Services
• Support Services

References 

• Brownell M, Santos R, Kozyrskyj A, Roos N, Au W, Dik N, Chartier M, Girard D, Ekuma O, Sirski M, Tonn N, Schultz J. Next Steps in the Provincial Evaluation of the BabyFirst Program: Measuring Early Impacts on Outcomes Associated with Child Maltreatment. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2007. [Report] [Summary] (View)