Handbook Revision, June 3, 2024
These revisions of the Child Protective Services Handbook were published on June 3, 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
Contacting a Potential Kinship Caregiver (PATS 14078)
This handbook revision updates policy about actions DFPS must take before placing a child with a potential kinship caregiver.
See:
6620 Contacting and Placing with a Potential Caregiver After the Removal
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6622 Presenting a Preliminary Written Assessment
6623 Completing a Risk Assessment, and a Written Home Assessment of the Kinship Caregiver
6623.1 The Risk Assessment
Using the Services Inappropriate Closure Code before the Initial Family Plan of Service (PATS 14151)
This policy is being deleted. It is no longer needed due to policy changes published in November 2023.
See:
12771 Using Closure Code Services Inappropriate When Closing before Initial Family Plan of Service
Child Protective Investigations Revisions
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