Handbook Revision, June 2, 2025
This revision of the Child Protective Services Handbook was published on June 2, 2025.
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
Family-Based Safety Services Closure Codes (PATS 14280)
This handbook revision updates policy about using the Services Inappropriate or Administratively Closed closure code in a Family-Based Safety Services case.
See:
12770 Services Inappropriate
12780 Administratively Closed
12790 Case Closure Charts
Student Responsibilities and Application Requirements for Current DFPS and Single Source Continuum Contractor Employees (PATS 14337)
This revision updates the policy to include Single Source Continuum Contractors (SSCCs). It also simplifies wording for better understanding..
See:
8525.32 Student Responsibilities
8525.34 8525.33 Applying – Application Requirements for Current DFPS/SSCC Employees
Child Care Institution Placements (PATS 14257)
This new policy is needed due to the Title IV-E claiming requirement changes brought about by the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA).
See:
1532.6 Child Care Institution (CCI) Placements
Child Protective Investigations Revisions
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