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The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for investigating charges of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children, the elderly, and adults with disabilities. Prior to its creation in 2004, the agency had been called the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services ( DPRS ).
Child protective services (CPS) refers to government agencies in the United States that investigate allegations of child abuse or neglect, and if confirmed, intervene by providing services to the family through a safety plan, in-home monitoring, supervision, or if a safety plan is not feasible or in emergencies, removing the child from the custody of their parent or legal guardian.
DePelchin is a member of the Alliance for Children & Families, a national membership organization that supports education and training for organizations serving children and families, [27] as well as the Texas Alliance for Child and Family Services, an organization that provides nonprofits with advocacy, public policy, and technical assistance.
A Sacramento County Child Protective Services investigation into the deaths of two toddlers in Roseville found the twins’ caregiver didn’t provide proper supervision but stopped short of ...
A Cabarrus County Juvenile correctional facility staff member was accused of assaulting an inmate, the Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Office. The office said a juvenile was assaulted on Wednesday at ...
The true story of Dr. Sally Smith, a child abuse expert assigned to then 10-year-old Maya Kowalski’s case in 2016, as depicted in Netflix’s documentary, “Take Care of Maya.”
The Texas Bureau of Child and Animal Protection [1] is (about) the earliest documented form of child protection. The Bureau was created by the 33rd Texas Legislature by adopting HB-540 [2] on March 29, 1913, go become effective on July 1, 1913. This appears to be one of the earliest known forms of Child and Animal Protection in the state. The ...
In 1974, the United States Congress passed the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), which provides funds to states for development of Child Protective Services (CPS) and hotlines to prevent serious injuries to children. These laws and the media and advocacy coverage and research brought about a gradual change in societal ...