Child Protective Service (CPS) is the civilian agency that
investigates reports of child abuse and neglect that occur in the civilian
community and recommends support services for civilian parents if child
maltreatment has occurred and treatment is appropriate. CPS will also be
involved in reports of child maltreatment involving military families. CPS, the
Family Advocacy program, and the military and civilian law enforcement agencies
work together to protect children and ensure parents obtain the help they
need.