Despite the assumption that most federal dollars are restricted to foster care placements, in fact total federal dollars spent on foster care maintenance payments (for foster parents and facilities) total just under $1.3 billion or ten percent of total federal spending.

CPS cannot remove a child without court approval. The court will review the case and determine if the claim is warranted. Only the police can remove children immediately if there is imminent danger. Police can hold children for up to 72 hours.

The system's three primary goals consist of safety, permanency, and well-being. It strives to achieve these goals through the implementation of services on federal, state, and local levels.

The Protection of Children Act 1978 (c. 37) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that criminalized indecent photographs of children. The act applies in England and Wales.