Handbook Revision, March 1, 2024
These revisions of the Child Protective Services Handbook were published on March 1, 2024.
On September 1, 2017, the investigations branch of CPS became a separate division named Child Protective Investigations (CPI). Until CPI develops its own policy handbook, investigation policies and procedures will remain in the CPS Handbook.
See:
Child Protective Services Revisions
Child Protective Investigations Revisions
Child Protective Services Revisions
Supervising Children and Youth without Placement (PATS 14143)
This handbook revision updates policy about who may supervise children and youth without placement.
See:
4152.24 Supervision for a Child or Youth without Placement
Administering Medications (PATS 14144)
This handbook revision updates policy on who can provide medication to children and youth.
See:
11310 If DFPS CPI, CPS, or SSCC Staff Administers Medications
11311 DFPS or SSCC CPI or CPS Staff Administration of Medication to Children
Child Protective Investigations Revisions
Courtesy Requests and Transfer Requests (PATS 13980)
This new policy outlines when a case may need a courtesy request or transfer request and the process for each request.
See:
2249 Courtesy Requests and Transfer Requests