Aug 31, 2025Strategic plan
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Self-Evaluation Report
This document is a Self-Evaluation Report for the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, detailing its mission, objectives, and operational functions. Key areas of focus include protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation through Statewide Intake, Child Protective Investigations, Child Protective Services, Community-Based Care, and Adult Protective Services. The report highlights recent legislative changes from the 88th and 89th sessions impacting foster care, client safety, workforce, and technology, alongside historical context, policymaking structure, funding, and performance metrics aimed at continuous quality improvement and creating a safer, stronger Texas.