History

The Children's Protection Society (CPS) opened its doors in 1896, a turbulent time in Australia's history which was reflected in high levels of addiction, homelessness and social alienation; a situation not dissimilar to that in which we find ourselves today.

CPS is an independent child welfare organisation with a mission to break the cycle of abuse and neglect in families and improve the life chances and choices for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

CPS provides child and family services and has a specialist therapeutic counselling program for children who have been sexually abused, children with sexualised behaviours and children with sexually abusive behaviours.

CPS services are funded through the State Government Office for Children, the Commonwealth Family and Community Services Program, philanthropic trusts and foundations, and public donations.

Our legislative and policy context in 2007 is a dynamic one as we act on opportunities to lead and develop practice in response to the newly enacted Children, Youth and Families Act 2007 (Victoria).