Client Services
General Documents
Background Checks
Automated Background Check System (ABCS)
Contract Monitoring Feedback
This survey may be completed by the Contractor after our DFPS onsite contract monitoring visit. Your feedback is essential to help us improve our services to you. We invite you to complete an anonymous survey at the following secure link: Contractor Satisfaction Survey. Thank you for your feedback.
Evaluation and Treatment (E&T)
Psychological and Treatment Services
Announcement: DFPS prefers providers with certification and training in Trauma-Informed Child Welfare Practice as well as knowledge and practice in evidence-based program interventions. These Provider Training Resources include website links so that you may become informed on the use of these practices. [download]
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
K-903-2036 |
Evaluation & Treatment and BIPP Referral |
This form is used by INV/FBSS/CVS to refer a client to Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) Services and/or Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) Services. |
2039sam |
Psychological and Treatment Services Caseworker Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire - sample form, do not fill out |
* For viewing only - This is a sample of the questionnaire the Caseworker will complete on each Contractor’s performance. It is provided solely for Contractors to view what they are being measured on regarding their performance. |
2194 |
Translator/Interpreter Services Case Note and Certification |
Contractor completes and submits a copy with billing and files a copy in the client record. |
4502 / 4502s |
Evaluation and Treatment Client Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire / Spanish |
Contractor distributes questionnaire just prior to closing out services and collects data to report results in PMET or to Contract Performance semi-annually. Refer to Performance Measure Requirements in statement of work for details. |
5500ET |
Invoicing Procedures for Psychological and Treatment Services |
Contractor uses as reference to ensure correct billing and invoicing procedures are followed and submitted to DFPS. |
5624 / 5624s |
Client Orientation Acknowledgment / Spanish |
Client acknowledgment of the information received from the Contractor describing the services offered, hours of operation, after-hours emergency contact, local community's behavioral health care crisis response information, and Client rights, programs rules, and privacy protections. |
5627 |
Evaluation & Treatment Experience Summary |
Contractor uses this form to summarize their professional experience working with crisis situations (adult or children), families with children between the ages of 3 and 5, treating victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse issues and administering evidence-based treatment. |
5642 |
CPS Evaluation and Treatment Travel Log |
This travel log is provided to you as a reference; this is not a required form. You may submit the required supporting documentation (contract section 2.13.3.8) in another format if you choose. |
PCS-102ET |
Contracting Entity and List of Staff, Subcontractors, and Volunteers - legal format |
Contractors must list the contracting entity, all service providers, and requested provider information on this form and submit it electronically to DFPS Contract Manager at contract inception and annually thereafter. Note: This is a legal size document - please print on legal size paper. |
Battering Intervention and Prevention Program (BIPP) Services
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
5634 |
Domestic Violence Assessment Report |
Battering Intervention Prevention Program (BIPP) Provider uses this template to determine Person Using Violence (PUV) appropriateness for BIPP program participation and to make recommendations for the possible need for referral to concurrent or prerequisite substance abuse, mental health, sex offender, or other applicable assessments or services. |
5635 |
BIPP Coordination & Release of Information |
The purpose of this form is to allow communication among the various providers who are serving this client. Providers may discuss progress, concerns, recommendations and any other information deemed useful to help stop the use of violence by this client or to protect the safety of any person, child or adult family or household member or professional intervener. |
5636/5636s |
BIPP Client Questionnaire / Spanish |
Contractor administers this survey to clients as a pre-test and post-test at the beginning and the end of the BIPP intervention. |
5637/5637s |
BIPP Client Satisfaction Survey / Spanish |
Contractor administers to BIPP client at the end of the intervention. |
Chemical Dependency Services
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Services (CDTF-Chemical Dependency Treatment Facility)
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
2040 |
Substance Use Services |
Use this form to provide information about the client's contact with the substance use services screener or provider. |
2063/2063s |
Release of Confidential Information / Spanish |
Client completes this form (with caseworker's assistance, if necessary) for voluntary release of confidential information for the purposes of substance abuse services, counseling, or referrals. |
Substance Abuse (SAS) Services (LCDC-Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor)
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
2040SAS |
Substance Use Services |
Use this form to provide information about the client's contact with the substance use services screener or provider. |
Both: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) / Substance Abuse (SAS) Services
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
4503 |
Substance Abuse Services Client Satisfaction Survey |
Contractor distributes questionnaire just prior to closing out services and collects data to report results in PMET or to Contract Performance semi-annually. Refer to Performance Measure Requirements in statement of work for details. |
4508sam |
Substance Use Disorder Services Caseworker Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire |
* For viewing only - This is a sample of the questionnaire the Caseworker will complete on each Contractor’s performance. It is provided solely for Contractors to view what they are being measured on regarding their performance. This questionnaire is used for both SUD and SAS services. |
5500CHEM |
Invoicing Procedures for Chemical Dependency |
Contractor uses as reference with SUD and SAS Services to ensure correct billing and invoicing procedures are followed and submitted to DFPS. |
PCS-102SUD |
Contracting Entity and List of Staff, Subcontractors, and Volunteers – Substance Abuse Services - legal format |
Contractors must list the contracting entity, all service providers, and requested provider information on this form and submit it electronically to DFPS Contract Manager at contract inception and annually thereafter. Note: This is a legal size document - please print on legal size paper. To be used for all chemical dependency services. |
SUDS Survey |
Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) Caseworker Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire - sample form, do not fill out |
* For viewing only - This is a sample of the questionnaire the Caseworker will complete on each Contractor’s performance. It is provided solely for Contractors to view what they are being measured on regarding their performance. This questionnaire is used for both SUD and SAS services. |
Psychiatric Services
Supervised Visitation Services
Hospital Sitting Services
Family Group Decision Making Conference Services
Family Group Conferences (FGC)
Permanency Conferences (PC)
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
0625PC |
Permanency Conference Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire |
Contractor provides form to participants to complete upon conclusion of the planning conference (PC). |
0628 |
Permanency Conference Plan |
This form is used by Contractor to document the key points discussed in the meeting and the plan made at the Permanency Conference (PC). Prior to beginning the Permanency Conference, participants sign and agree to Section B: the Conditions of Participation /Privacy Agreement. |
0628a |
Permanency Conference - Additional Child |
This form is used by conference staff during a Permanency Conference with families that have multiple children. |
0628ins |
Permanency Conference Instructions |
This form provides guidance to staff responsible for completing Form 0628, Permanency Conference Plan (PC Plan). |
0628s |
Plan de Conferencia de Permanencia |
El personal de las FGDM usa esta forma para documentar los puntos clave que se platiquen en la reunión y el plan que se formule en la Conferencia sobre la Colocación Permanente (PC). |
2500 |
Transition Plan |
This form is used by conference staff during a Permanency Conference with Youth. |
Home Study and Report Services
All Home Study and Report Types
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
2006 / 2006s |
Applicant Satisfaction Survey Questionnaire / Spanish |
Contractor provides form to applicants to complete upon conclusion of the assessment. |
5500 |
Invoicing Procedures for Assessment Services |
Contractor uses as reference to ensure correct billing and invoicing procedures are followed and submitted to DFPS. |
5519 |
Summary of Qualifications |
Contractor completes form on all key personnel and Child Placement Management (CPM) Staff and submits with the PCS-102, Contracting Entity and List of Staff, Subcontractors, and Volunteers. |
5520 |
Withdrawal Report |
Contractor submits form and applicable Contact Log to support the reimbursement percentage of withdrawn assessment. |
Kinship Caregiver Home Assessment Services
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
0398 / 0398s |
Kinship Profile Questionnaire / Spanish |
Contractor may use questionnaire. Contractor may provide questionnaire to the caregiver to complete. If used, completed questionnaire is returned to CPS with completed assessment. |
0399 |
Kinship Release of Information and Acknowledgement |
Contractor ensures this document is completed and signed by client and returns form to caseworker with completed assessment. |
0399s |
Ceción de Información y Reconocimiento de Parentesco |
Contractor ensures this document is completed and signed by client and returns form to caseworker with completed assessment. |
2049 |
Risk Assessment Form |
Contractor completes this form and uses it to complete the Safety section of the Kinship Caregiver Home Assessment Template. |
2700KIN |
Routing and Approval Form (sample form, do not fill out) |
For viewing only - This is a sample of the Routing and Approval form the Contractor will receive when being asked to complete a home assessment. The Contractor receives this form from CPS with sections 1-3 completed at the time of referral. Contractor refers to Invoicing Procedures for instructions on how to complete this form. |
6581 |
Request for Kinship Home Assessment or Services |
Referral Form provided to Contractor by CPS Program. |
6588 |
Kinship Caregiver Home Assessment Template |
Contractor uses template to complete the assessment (includes Intestate Compact on the Placement of Children - ICPC). |
ICPC Regulation Number 2 |
ICPC Regulation Number 2 |
Case manager statement provided to Contractor by CPS Program |
Kinship Manual |
Kinship Manual / Spanish |
Contractor provides manual to Kinship client. This manual is available in English and Spanish. |
Health, Social, Educational and Genetic History (HSEGH) *
* also referred to as an Adoption Readiness Study
Foster/Adoptive (FAD) Home Screening Services
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
2191 |
Foster/Adoptive Home Screening |
Contractor uses template to complete the Foster/Adoptive Home Screening. |
2191ins |
Instructions for Foster/Adoptive Home Screening |
Contractor uses instructions to complete the Foster/Adoptive Home Screening. |
2193 |
Foster/Adoptive Home Screening with Kinship Guide |
Contractor uses this guide for comparison and location of information in previously completed Kinship Caregiver Home Assessment to complete this Foster/Adoptive Home Screening with Kinship. |
2700FAD |
Foster/Adopt Routing and Approval - sample form, do not fill out |
* For viewing only - This is a sample of the Routing and Approval form the Contractor will receive when being asked to complete a home screening, report, or assessment. The Contractor receives this form from CPS with sections 1-3 completed at the time of referral. Contractor refers to Invoicing Procedures for instructions on how to complete this form. |
Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children (ICPC) - Courtesy Supervision
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
0104 |
ICPC Supervision Report |
In-State Contractor must complete this document for Courtesy Supervision Services provided to the family and submit every 30-90 days as applicable. |
2049 |
Risk Assessment |
In-State Contractor completes upon request by DFPS, when one has not been provided. |
5650 |
Contractor Visitation Log |
Out-of-State Contractor must complete on a monthly basis and submit to DFPS with invoice. Form is used to document activities and billable hours in support of monthly invoice submitted to DFPS. |
Adoption Services (In- and Out-of-State)
Announcement: Letter regarding Texas Adoption Resource Exchange (TARE) website updates from Audrey Deckinga, Assistant Commissioner.
Post-Adoption Services
Post Permanency Services
Community and Parent Group Services
Regional Child Welfare Board/Councils (CWBC)
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
5603 |
Business Plan |
Optional template for business plan that will be completed annually by councils. Complete only the information that is applicable to the activities of the regional council. |
5604 |
Meeting Agendas/Minutes |
Optional template for agenda/minutes is provided as a tool for guidance on what types of information to cover during meetings. Councils may use their council Meeting Agenda/Minutes when already available. |
5609 |
Performance Measure Data Report |
Required - The purpose of the Child Welfare Board/Council Contract Performance Measures Data Reporting form is to collect Performance Measures Data. |
Foster Parent Associations (FPA)
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
5605 |
Meeting Agenda/Minutes |
Optional template for minutes is provided as a tool for guidance on what types of information to cover during meetings. Associations may use their own Meeting Agenda/Minutes when already available. |
5606 |
Progress Report |
Optional template for progress report may be completed when Associations meet. Complete only the information that is applicable to the activities of the Association. |
5607 |
Child Care Reimbursement Form |
Submit with billing for reimbursement of child care during meetings. |
5608 |
Performance Measure Data Report |
Required - The purpose of the Texas Foster Parent Associations Contract Performance Measures Data Reporting form is to collect Performance Measures Data. |
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Services
Training for the Casey Life Skills Assessment (CLSA) can be found on the DFPS Contractor Training and Support page.
Life Skills Training and Assessment
Transition and Financial Support Services
Both: Life Skills Training and Assessment / Transition and Financial Support Services
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
2500 |
Transition Plan |
Contractor must refer to this form to assist Youth identify action items during each core element of the training. |
5006i |
PAL Contractor Guide |
Contractor uses guide to follow the Budget Summary provided monthly by contract staff. |
5618 |
Contract Performance Measures Data Reporting Form |
USED BY HARRIS COUNTY ONLY: Contractor uses this form to report both PAL Life Skills and Case Management performance measure data to DFPS Contract Performance |
PAL Teen Conference
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
5522 |
PAL Teen Conference Adult Evaluation |
Contractor ensures this evaluation document is completed by the adult participant(s) and compiled data from these evaluations is used to meet reporting requirements. Refer to the Performance Measure Requirements for detailed instructions. |
5523 |
PAL Teen Conference Youth Evaluation |
Contractor ensures this evaluation document is completed by the youth participant(s) and compiled data from these evaluations is used to meet reporting requirements. Refer to the Performance Measure Requirements for detailed instructions. |
Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program
Title IV-E University-Training Services
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) has a staff development and training program that supports the goals and objectives in the Child and Family Services state plan for Title IV-E training. The Title IV-E Training Program targets public colleges and universities in Texas that have accredited Social Work Programs.
If you are interested in participating in this training and education program, please download this flyer.
You may also contact us at the CPS University email and someone who can answer your questions and provide more information will reply promptly.
Renewal Documents
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
9310 |
Budget for Title IV-E University Training Contracts |
Contractors use this workbook which contains multiple worksheets to complete the budget when the budget is Indirect Cost Rate (IDC) and based on Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC). This document also contains instructions for guidance in developing the budget. |
9321 |
Title IV-E Training Expense Documentation |
Contractors complete to document training. |
Attachment B |
Plan of Operation |
Contractors use to complete their Plan of Operation document which must be consistent with the budget and budget narrative. |
Stipend Agreements
Form Number |
Form Name |
Form Purpose |
2282EMPL
MSW/BSW2 |
Employee Agreement (MSW/BSW2) |
Agreement for BSW/MSW students (part-time or full-time), beginning the Stipend Program in Fall 2013 and thereafter. |
2282STUDNTMSW |
Employee Agreement (MSW) |
Agreement for MSW students (part-time or full-time), beginning the Stipend Program in Fall 2013 and thereafter. |
2282STUDNTBSW1 |
Employee Agreement (BSW1) |
Agreement for BSW students beginning the Stipend Program in Fall 2013 and thereafter. |
7039 |
Stipend Student Information Excel Spreadsheet |
Contractors use this form to provide student information that is transferred into the Stipend Agreements. |