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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.
A 2004 report by Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn was very critical of the Texas foster care system. [10] A follow-up statement with continued criticisms of the Texas foster care system was made in 2006 by the Comptroller and renewed a request to have the governor create a Family and Protective Services Crisis Management Team. [11]
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In the United States, a mandated reporter is a person who is required by law to report to Child Protective Services (CPS) or Adult Protective Services if they know or suspect a child or vulnerable adult has been or is at risk of being abused or neglected or they may be subject to civil and criminal penalties for failing to report.
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Texas parents Temecia and Rodney Jackson are demanding the return of their newborn baby after she was taken by child protective services in Dallas last month following a home birth.
In general, in order to qualify for the service, a person must be a Texas resident who has an income of under 125% of the federal poverty guidelines. A person can make up to 200% of the federal poverty guidelines and still qualify only if that person is over 60 years old. [13] The number to call for the Transfer on Death Deed project is 1-800 ...
A Texas dad and his girlfriend will spend decades in prison for tying the man’s 15-year-old ... If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or ...