DFPS not expecting to reopen investigations into previous complaints filed against El Paso foster parents accused of sexual abuse
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services officials do not expect to reopen investigations into any of the pervious complaints filed against a couple accused of sexually abusing two foster children, officials said.Officials said that if new evidence is presented, they may open a new investigation.
El Paso foster parent charged with sex abuse of 2 children in her care; husband wanted in cases
EL PASO, Texas -El Paso Police accuse a couple who run a foster home of sexually abusing two children who were in their care.
Texas must invest in better foster care
Decisions made by Texas lawmakers this week could impact the future and safety of thousands of Texas children.In 2012, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services launched a bold new initiative to improve programs for children in foster care.
Council on Children and Families Legislative Report
The Texas Council on Children and Families (Council), created by Senate Bill (S.B.) 1646, 81st Legislature, Regular Session, 2009, provides this biennial report to the Legislature on the work of Council member agencies and committees. The report includes recommendations for further developing and maintaining a statewide system of quality health, education, and human services for children and families.
Report finds CPS lapses before fatal shooting of Katy boy, 4 – Houston Chronicle
The fatal shooting of a 4-year-old boy inside his Katy-area home last November followed the repeated failure of Child Protective Services to follow up on concerns about alleged domestic violence, unsanitary conditions and the presence of firearms at the family’s home, state officials said in a report released Tuesday.
Judge reverses course; former CPS worker’s trial delayed
GREENVILLE – Hunt County District Attorney Nobie Walker now wants the investigator whose work led to the indictment of three Child Protective Services workers in 2013 investigated.
Judge won’t delay trial of former CPS worker in Moore case
GREENVILLE – A judge has denied a last-minute motion by Hunt County prosecutors to delay the trial of a former Child Protective Services caseworker after a witness came forward saying the investigator on the
Texas Rangers to investigate deputy’s alleged assault
GREENVILLE — Hunt County Sheriff Randy Meeks said Wednesday the deputy who punched a pregnant woman while removing another child from her care is currently facing no disciplinary action.
New breed of foster parents essential to normalcy initiative – Brownsville Herald: Texas
The effort to improve the lives of America’s foster children may hinge on whether state and local agencies can recruit enough skilled, dedicated foster parents who buy into the concept.
Commentary: Texas must do more to retain CPS caseworkers – Houston Chronicle
When I left behind my career on Wall Street, I wanted to protect children from abuse and neglect and strengthen families, so I earned my masters degree in social work and my clinical license.