Appendix 1132.2(a): Steps in Developing a Protective Services Contract
CPS December 2021
- Discuss the needs and activities of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) with county officials.
- Discuss with county commissioners and the county judge the provisions of the contract.
- Ask the county officials to sign Section C of the contract outline.
- Send both of the following to the Office of the Chief Operating Officer:
- The completed contract outline.
- A copy of the official minutes of the commissioner's court meeting at which the commissioners officially voted to establish a contract with DFPS.
- If DFPS and the Office of the General Counsel approve the outline, the Office of the General Counsel prepares a written contract.
- Take three copies of the prepared contract to the county officials for signing.
- Ask the county officials to appoint a child welfare board.
- Return the signed contract to the Office of the Chief Operating Officer, which arranges for the commissioner to sign it.
- Give the fully executed contract to the county officials for their files.
- Process Form 2012 Contract Registration to arrange for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC) and state-paid foster care reimbursements to the county.
- Provide an orientation for child welfare board members. The orientation includes the following:
- History and philosophy of child protective services.
- DFPS's administration.
- Child welfare board funding and responsibilities.
- Dynamics of abuse and neglect.
- Questions of conflict of interest related to activities of child welfare board members who have other roles in relation to DFPS and child protective services.
- Request a child welfare board kit from the director of conservatorship at Child Protective Services State Office.