Term: Children in a Family Receiving Services from Child and Family Services (CFS)

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-10-16

Definition:

Children whose health or emotional well-being is thought to be endangered, but who remain in a family that receives a service from Child and Family Services (CFS). Services requested by the family or received upon "recommendation" by CFS are intended to serve as aid in the resolution of family matters.

Prevalence of children in a family receiving services from CFS is defined as the percent of children 0 to 17 years who were reported in CFSIS as receiving services within a three-year time period.

Related concepts 

• Children in Care (CIC) - Overview of Terminology and Characteristics

Related terms 

• Child and Family Services (CFS)
• Child and Family Services (CFS) Application Data
• Child Welfare Involvement
• Children in Care (CIC) / Ever in Care
• Prevalence
• Protective Services
• Receipt of Protective or Support Services
• Support Services

References 

• Brownell M, Chartier M, Santos R, Ekuma O, Au W, Sarkar J, MacWilliam L, Burland E, Koseva I, Guenette W. How are Manitoba's Children Doing? Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)