To forestall federal management and to protect our children, Texas must make fundamental changes to CPS by committing to a child welfare practice model that recognizes the relative limitations and strengths of the state and the community in the protection of children and care of families.
Family
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...
July 18, 2024