Robeson County Department

of Social Services: Child

Protective Services
Agency Overview
Portia Washington

Robeson County DSS Mission

Statement
The mission of the agency is to provide
progressive, professional services that
promote self-sufficiency and enhance the
quality of life for all citizens.

What Is CPS?
Child Protective Services
Department within DSS that deals solely with
the protection and wellbeing of children
under the age of 18.
The primary responsibility of CPS is to
receive, investigate, and respond to reports
of child abuse and neglect.

History

Before CPS
It wasnt until 1875 that the worlds first organization
devoted entirely to child protection came into
existence- the New York Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC).
Prior to 1875, many children went without protection*
Many officials and citizens felt that it was the parents
right to do whatever they felt necessary to their
children and the government should play no part.

History

CPS Today
CPS today is a bit more organized. When CPS
receives a new case the caseworker must draw
conclusions regarding the validity of the allegations,
the identity of the perpetrator, and the condition of
all the children in the home.
CPS works with a number of different agencies and
organizations to help the parents and the child
receive the help that they need so they can get to
the ultimate goal of reunification.

Process

Core values & ethics

Autonomy
Nonmaleficence
Beneficence
Justice
Fidelity
Veracity
Service
Social Justice
Dignity and worth of the
person

Importance of human
relationship
Integrity
Competence
Protection of children
Preservation of families
Respect for families
Respect for persons
Confidentiality

Need and Future Direction for

the Agency
This agency strives to provide the best services
to the people in the community. Outside factors
are inevitable but DSS thrives on being there
for its residents and making sure that their
needs are met and that they are safe.
The future direction of DSS is just to keep
providing services to the residents of Robeson
County as best as they can and to help make a
difference in their clients lives for the better.

Sources
http://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/ab
a/publishing/insights_law_society/ChildProtec
tionHistory.authcheckdam.pdf