How Fairfax County explains the child protective services court process

Dec 23, 2025

A plain-language overview of how Fairfax County’s CPS handles abuse and neglect allegations: investigation, possible petition to court, appointments of counsel and CASA, removal and placement options, and timelines for hearings and reviews.

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Speaker 1, presenting an informational overview, described how the Fairfax County child protective services (CPS) process unfolds when an allegation of abuse or neglect is made.

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