Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers

Provides the foundation for casework practice in Child Protective Services (CPS). Describes the basic stages of the CPS process & the steps necessary to accomplish successfully each stage: intake, initial assessment/investigation, family assessment, case planning, service provision, & evaluation of family progress & case closure. Designed primarily for CPS caseworkers, supervisors, & administrators. Glossary. Bibiography.