Public safety costs related to health care and retirement benefits are a growing concern in the City of San Antonio. But with the right reforms in place, there may be an opportunity to reduce and regain control of those mounting expenses.
A Unified Standard: Ensuring All Children Are Given Active Efforts for Prevention and Reunification
Child Protective Services is required to undertake efforts designed to prevent the separation of families. Under current law, however, CPS is required to meet a higher standard for these efforts when a child qualifies as a member of a Native American tribe, effectively creating a two-tiered prevention system. Key points: Under current law, CPS applies...