Statutory References
Social Security Act
Texas Family Code
Human Resources Code
. . . require us to:
- Receive and investigate reports of suspected child abuse and neglect;
- Take action to protect abused and neglected children from further harm;
- Work with children and their families, providing services to treat and help alleviate the situation;
- When necessary, secure appropriate court orders and remove children from their homes;
- Provide substitute care for children until the problems have been sufficiently resolved;
and
- Provide permanent placement for children who cannot safely return to their home.
FY 1998 Expenditures and Staffing
CPS Staff Costs $166,948,147
4,390 Direct Delivery (supervisors, workers, clerical)
4,749 Total Staff
Purchased Services $34,593,448
Counseling/Evaluation/Testing
Homemaker Services
Parent/Community Groups
Post Adoption Services Program
Day Care Services
. . . and many more
Foster Care Payments $185,837,647
Adoption Subsidy Payments $39,770,894
Federally Funded Special Projects, Staff Costs and Purchased Services $3,005,402
41 Total Staff