Budget Update We are closing in on the budget process. While the state budget will most likely not be finalized...
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January 31, 2019January 31, 2019
The Texas Senate needs to hear from YOU
Public hearing February 6 – come to Austin and speak up for children! It has often been said: “A budget...
November 15, 2018November 15, 2018
Office of Consumer Relations
The Office of Consumer Relations (OCR) handles complaints about specific cases relating to DFPS program policy. We are here to...
November 6, 2018November 6, 2018
STAR Health Program Feedback Request
/ HHSC Seeks Input From Stakeholders The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) seeks input from stakeholders on their experiences...
October 8, 2018October 8, 2018
HHSC Awards $2M in Grants for High-Needs Children in Foster Care
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is awarding up to $2 million in grant funds to four nonprofit organizations...
October 4, 2018October 5, 2018
Next Steps: Live
The Texas Foster Care Association is excited to announce that our partnership with Orphan Care Solutions of Texas a new...
September 14, 2018September 24, 2018
Next Steps: TFFA Conference
Join the Texas Foster Family Association for our annual Next Steps retention conference in The Woodlands on October 5 and 6 at...
September 12, 2018September 12, 2018
Conversations with CASA
In the latest episode of Conversations with CASA, Texas CASA CEO Vicki Spriggs and Director of the Governor’s Child Sex...
August 13, 2018August 13, 2018
DFPS Foster Care Needs Assessment
This report, which DFPS produces annually, gives the agency and its stakeholder’s vital information to more strategically build capacity in...
August 2, 2018August 2, 2018
Important Information for Judges and Attorneys Handling CPS Cases
The Relative and Other Designated Caregiver Program Effective September 1, 2017, the Department of Family and Protective Services enhanced its...
June 13, 2018June 13, 2018
DFPS “3 in 30” Program Information and Implementation Schedule
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, children and youth in foster care have significant medical needs. For example, Up to 80%...
June 13, 2018June 13, 2018
DFPS Publishes Strategic Plan
On September 1, 2017, DFPS became a stand-alone state agency in accordance with House Bill 5, passed during the 85th...