Can a man work in child protective services?

[Anonymous]

I may sound dumb asking that but I only see women represent CPS, I love kids myself and want them to be safe.

[Craftsman]

There are men who work for Child Protective Services, though he field seems to be pretty much dominated by women. Men have much to offer in that service, though we as a society have been taught that it is men who are the abusers, and women are the nurturers. There are some studies that show that this viewpoint is in error, but that's how society has been conditioned ever since at least the 50s. Maybe it's time to recognize that character and caring are determined by the mind and the heart, and not by genitals of one conformation or another.
If working for CPS is what you want, and it is for honest and upright reasons, then by all means pursue that occupation. You won't get rich doing it. It is rewarding in other ways. Then again, some cases bring heartbreak to the CPS folk. It's a hard question to answer. The important thing is to be aware of the benefits and the pitfalls of that career choice. My best wishes to you for making the right decision in your life, no matter whether you work in CPS or not.

[Asker]

I am very much considering it, I'm with a lot of children between my cousins and church and then I hear about children being in awful living conditions. I know there would probably be heartbreak, but my priority would be getting children away from those awful situations.

[Drumlin2001]

Yes. Contact your nearest and ask for details of how to get into that field

[bigmisssunshine]

Of course! I guess it’s just one of those professions that mostly women do. Like mechanics are mostly men but there are women that also do that.

[Asker]

I just feel like I should help is all.

[Anonymous]

I suppose so but usually men are not interested and it doesn’t pay much

[Asker]

I think it's something I would be interested in

[flashpoint453]

Yeah I've seen some that have

[ravagesavage]

If they're gay then yeah

[Asker]

What does that have to do with it?

[Blubby1234]

Obviously yeah