Possible Models for a Contracted Case Management Pilot Program: Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

November 1, 2008 This document describes three possible models the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) could pursue to meet the requirements of Senate Bill 758, a bill requiring the development of a pilot program aimed at contracting case management services in up to 5% of Child Protective Services (CPS) cases. It begins by explaining the functions and goals of CPS and key considerations when developing the models. All three of the models proposed support CPS' on- going efforts to enhance services for children and families by working to keep families together while ensuring child safety in the . . .