CPS most commonly stands for Child Protective Services , which are government agencies in the United States responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse or neglect and intervening to protect children if necessary. Other common meanings include:
- Crown Prosecution Service in England and Wales, which prosecutes criminal cases.
- Chicago Public Schools or Cincinnati Public Schools in the U.S..
- Technical and scientific terms like "counts per second," "cycles per second," or "certified professional secretary".
The exact meaning of CPS depends on context, but the most widely recognized meaning in social services is for Child Protective Services.
