Are current policies or programs enough to keep children safe from maltreatment?
A. No. Americans are increasingly troubled by the many problems they see with the existing system of child protection. First, they are concerned that child deaths reported in the media are evidence that authorities are failing to protect all children who need assistance. At the same time, they also believe that uncalled for or disproportionate reactions to minor family problems have traumatized some families. Their concerns are well-founded. Although CPA agencies are able to help many children and families, current policies do not ensure that the right level of intervention reaches the right children at the right time.
