Texas DFPS Report to the Sunset Advisory Commission: Child Protective Services Transformation

In this February 2015 report to the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) outlines its progress on a transformation of Child Protective Services (CPS). The CPS transformation began in August 2014. Initially, the goal was to reduce turnover rates by improving morale and engaging staff. CPS also began implementing priority initiatives to address high caseloads, delays during investigations, and complaints of poor caseworker supervision . . .