|
Texas Research
Task Force on Indigent Defense
Affidavits of Indigency
Freedom of Information Act - FOIA Form Letter (Word Format)
Abuse Registry - To determine if you are listed on the Child Abuse Registry, Fill Out this Form
Obtaining Records - Form 4885(PDF) Word Format
Adoption Safe Families Act 1997 ~ Amended 1998
Program Instructions For:
- Adoption
- AFCARS
- Budgetary
- CAPTA
- Child Welfare Demostration Projects
- Cost Allocations/Allotments
- Eligibility and Funding Information
- Family Preservation and Support
- Foster Care
- Independent Living
- PRWORA
- SACWIS
- State Plans
- Tribal
- Triennial Review
DFPS Site Map
Links to every page on their web site.
Child Protective Services Handbook Table of Contents
Policies usually created by Legislative Action for the Child Protective Services (DFPS). Caseworkers, Investigators, and all DFPS employees, legally, must follow. It can be used with the Index and Glossary which makes for quicker research. The latest updates or changes in laws are also reflected in this online handbook.
Licensing Handbook
Table of Contents
Licensing Handbook
Appendix
DFPS Child Care Standards and Regulations
Chapter 748 (PDF)
Child Care Licensing Renewal Updates - 2007
Texas Health & Human Services Commission
HHSC Review of Child Protective Services
Ombudsman
Ombudsman Organization Structure (PDF)
Texas Family Law Statutes
Statutes Updated through 3rd Session, 79th Leg. Session
Texas Constitution
- Table of Content
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Search the Constitution
Texas CPS Defense Created by Cecile
Bill of Rights
Judicial Section of the State Bar of Texas
- FY 2005-2006
- Appellate Judges Legislative Committee
Texas Code of Judicial Conduct
Judicial Canons
Supreme Court Rulings - Lifting the Veil
Texas Courts
- Reach the Supreme Court, the Court of Criminal Appeals and the intermediate courts of appeals web sites;
- View trial court information; or,
- Access additional menu items to reach other, frequently requested information concerning the Texas Judiciary, such as related entities, rules and publications.
Office of Court Administration
Texas Judiciary Online
Appellate Courts
Texas Administrative Code (TAC)
Portal (main entry) web site
Texas Family Code
TITLE 5. The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
CHAPTER 262. Procedures in Suit by Governmental Entity To Protect Health and Safety of Child
CHAPTER 266. (Informed Consent) Medical Care and Educational Services for Children in Foster Care
Texas Administrative Code - Titles 1-43
Texas Administrative Code - Title 40 Index
Texas Administrative Code Licensing Boards
Texas Admin. Code 748
CHAPTER 748 General Residential Operations and Residential Treatment Centers
Subchapter H - Child's Rights
Texas Administrative Code - Subchapter N - Emergency Behavior Intervention
Texas Education Association
HHS Transformation
Transition Legislative Oversight Committee
OIG Findings: "Procedures and policy need to be developed to hold both caseworkers and management accountable for
following and enforcing policy. Caseworkers and managers both need to comply with policy. Failure
to follow policy needs to have consequences."
Who's Who In The Blended Agencies
DFPS Board of Directors
|
