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CPS
Child protective Services Overview
Paid Expenditures and Total Average Filled
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Staff
| Total Staff | 8,343.5 |
|---|---|
| Direct Delivery Total | 8,077.5 |
| Caseworkers (Investigation) | 1,863.4 |
| Caseworkers (Family-Based Safety Services) | 785.3 |
| Caseworkers (Conservatorship) | 1,496.0 |
| Caseworkers (Other Workers) | 515.5 |
| Supervisors | 827.9 |
| Program Directors/Administrators | 160.6 |
| Clerical | 914.3 |
| Case Aides | 651.3 |
| Other Direct Delivery Staff | 863.1 |
| CPS Staff Costs | $462,545,961.88 |
Worker demographic
| Turnover Rate | 25.4% | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenure | Less than 1 Year | 31.4% |
| 1-3 Years | 33.3% | |
| Greater than 3 Years | 35.3% | |
| Entry Salary (INV) | $36,729.00 | |
| Entry Salary (Non INV) | $32,273.16 | |
| Average Age | 35.4 | |
| Race/Ethnicity | African-American | 29.6% |
| Anglo | 42.4% | |
| Hispanic | 26.3% | |
| Other | 1.7% |
Supervisor Demographics
| Turnover Rate | 6.0% | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenure | Less than 1 Year | 0.6% |
| 1-3 Years | 5.1% | |
| Greater than 3 Years | 94.3% | |
| Entry Salary | $39,117.96 | |
| Average Age | 41.0 | |
| Race/Ethnicity | African-American | 27.5% |
| Anglo | 47.8% | |
| Hispanic | 23.0% | |
| Other | 1.6% |
Description of the Report Investigation Process
Step 1: Report Assigned for Investigation
Step 2: Investigation/Risk Assessment
- No Risk: Case Closed
- Risk Indicated: Continue to Nest Step
Step 3: Child Safe at Home?
- Yes: Family Provided Services/Referrals
- No: Continue to Next Step
Step 4: Seek Safe Emergency Placement
- Relative Available: Child Placed with Relative
- Relative Not Available: Continue to Next Step
Step 5: DFPS Petitions Court for Custody of Child
- Denied: Family Provided Services/Referrals
- Granted: Continue to Next Step
Step 6: Child Placed in Substitute Care (Out of home care)
- Services Provided to Family
Step 7: Court Approves Permanency for Child
- Court Approved: Permanent Custody to DFPS
- Court Denied: Continue to Next Step
Step 8: Child Reunified with Parents, Permanent Custody to Relative, or Adoption
Note: The process is for reference only and does not necessarily represent the flow of a case.
Statistics FY 2010
- Texas State Child Population 6,584,709
- Children, Alleged Victims 288,075
- Children in Confirmed Investigations 97,890
- Children Removed 16,347
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Child Protective Services Vision, Mission, and Values
CPS Vision: “Children First: Protected and Connected”
The Values are:
- Respect for culture
- Inclusiveness of families, youth and community
- Integrity in decision making
- Compassion for all
- Commitment to reducing disproportionality
Most Common...
- Person reporting abuse/neglect
- School Professional (18.9%)
- Allegation confirmed
- Neglectful Supervision (63.2%)
- Confirmed perpetrator of abuse/neglect
- Relationship: Parent (77.9%)
- Gender: Female (55.9%)
- Age: Age 26-35 (38.5%)
- Characteristic of confirmed victim
- Age: Age 1 to 3 (24.9%)
- Gender: Female (51.9%)
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Legal Responsibility for Child Protective Services
Statutory References
- Social Security Act
- Texas Family Code
- Human Resources Code
- Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
- Indian Child Welfare Act
- Adam Walsh Act
Major Provisions
- Definitions of abuse and neglect of children;
- Mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or neglect of children;
- Prepare and disseminate statistics by county relating to CPS in an annual report made available to the legislature and general public;
- Responsibility for receiving reports of suspected abuse or neglect of children;
- Responsibility for thorough investigation of a report of child abuse or neglect allegedly committed by a person responsible for a child’s care, custody or welfare;
- Responsibility to assign priorities and prescribe investigative procedures for investigations based on the severity and immediacy of the alleged harm to the child;
- Take action to protect abused and neglected children from further harm;
- Establish review teams to evaluate department casework and decision-making related to investigations of child abuse or neglect;
- Employ Child Safety Specialists to conduct staff reviews and evaluations of cases determined to involve high risk, monitor cases with multiple referrals, and approve decisions and assessments related to investigations that involve a high risk to the health or safety of a child;
- Work with children and their families, providing services to prevent further abuse, help alleviate the effects of the abuse suffered, prevent removal of the child from the home, and provide reunification services when appropriate for the return of the child to the home;
- When necessary, secure appropriate court orders and take possession of a child if there is an immediate danger to the physical health or safety of the child or the child has been a victim of neglect or sexual abuse and that continuation in the home would be contrary to the child’s welfare;
- Make reasonable efforts to secure the return of the child;
- Develop a service plan in conference with the child’s parents to determine return of the child to the child’s parents, termination of parental rights and placement of the child for adoption, or because of the child’s special needs or exceptional circumstances continue the child’s care out of the child’s home;
- Provide substitute care for children until the problems have been sufficiently resolved;
- Provide permanent placement for children who cannot safely return to their home;
- Establish a database of all verified foster homes willing to accept foster care placement of a child in care;
- Recruit potential adoptive parents for children whose parents have had their parental rights terminated;
- Requirements for frequency and location of contact with children in substitute care;
- Requirements for conducting criminal background and central registry checks of foster and adoptive parents.
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Concepts Guiding Risk Determination
Child Vulnerability
- Child fragility
- Child behavior
Home Environment
- Stressors
- Dangerous exposure
Caregiver Capability
- Knowledge
- Skills
- Capacity
Quality of Care
- Quality of connection
- Emotional care
- Physical care
Social Environment
- Social climate
- Social violence
Response to CPS
- Attitude
- Deception
Maltreatment Pattern
- Chronicity
- Current severity
- Trends
Federal Outcomes Used to Assess Child Welfare Services
Safety Outcomes
- Safety Outcome 1: Children are, first and foremost, protected from abuse and neglect.
- Safety Outcome 2: Children are safely maintained in their homes whenever possible and
Permanency Outcomes
- Permanency Outcome 1: Children have permanency and stability in their living situations.
- Permanency Outcome 2: The continuity of family relationships and connections is preserved for children.
Well-Being Outcomes
- Well-Being Outcome 1: Families have enhanced capacity to provide for their children’s needs.
- Well-Being Outcome 2: Children receive appropriate services to meet their educational needs.
- Well-Being Outcome 3: Children receive adequate services to meet their physical and mental health needs.
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Fiscal Year 2004 and 2010 Pre- and Post-Reform Statistics by Region (CPS)
Region 1 - Lubbock
| Region 1 - Lubbock | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 168.1 | 258.9 |
| Turnover | 22.0% | 24.1% |
| Average Base Salary | $32,459 | $34,516 |
| Completed Investigations | 6,406 | 7,925 |
| Removals | 733 | 711 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 143 | 296 |
Region 2 - Abilene
| Region 2 - Abilene | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 86.4 | 152.1 |
| Turnover | 13.9% | 19.5% |
| Average Base Salary | $33,678 | $34,807 |
| Completed Investigations | 4,325 | 5,036 |
| Removals | 351 | 521 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 80 | 100 |
Region 3 - Arlington
| Region 3 - Arlington | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 687.8 | 1044.7 |
| Turnover | 26.3% | 21.1% |
| Average Base Salary | $32,943 | $35,201 |
| Completed Investigations | 33,509 | 41,322 |
| Removals | 3,270 | 3,445 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 516 | 919 |
Region 4 - Tyler
| Region 4 - Tyler | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 160.8 | 247.5 |
| Turnover | 29.3% | 22.6% |
| Average Base Salary | $32,436 | $34,389 |
| Completed Investigations | 8,561 | 8,869 |
| Removals | 728 | 1,074 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 124 | 230 |
Region 5 - Beaumont
| Region 5 - Beaumont | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 89.8 | 150.7 |
| Turnover | 11.2% | 16.8% |
| Average Base Salary | $34,251 | $35,647 |
| Completed Investigations | 5,717 | 6,615 |
| Removals | 392 | 495 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 55 | 120 |
Region 6 - Houston
| Region 6 - Houston | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 653.1 | 928.7 |
| Turnover | 25.8% | 24.6% |
| Average Base Salary | $32,737 | $34,550 |
| Completed Investigations | 27,543 | 31,792 |
| Removals | 2,773 | 3,763 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 651 | 1,046 |
Region 7 - Austin
| Region 7 - Austin | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 366.3 | 511.5 |
| Turnover | 20.9% | 30.1% |
| Average Base Salary | $32,398 | $34,962 |
| Completed Investigations | 18,147 | 19,247 |
| Removals | 1,645 | 1,805 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 351 | 692 |
Region 8 - San Antonio
| Region 8 - San Antonio | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 355.3 | 625.6 |
| Turnover | 20.7% | 29.1% |
| Average Base Salary | $33,124 | $34,505 |
| Completed Investigations | 13,382 | 20,847 |
| Removals | 1,993 | 2,185 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 390 | 976 |
Region 9 - Midland
| Region 9 - Midland | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 65.0 | 139.2 |
| Turnover | 15.5% | 24.8% |
| Average Base Salary | $33,375 | $34,278 |
| Completed Investigations | 3,666 | 4,803 |
| Removals | 255 | 603 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 32 | 139 |
Region 10 - El Paso
| Region 10 - El Paso | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 75.7 | 120.8 |
| Turnover | 13.6% | 25.6% |
| Average Base Salary | $34,227 | $34,517 |
| Completed Investigations | 3,397 | 4,540 |
| Removals | 183 | 385 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 66 | 98 |
Region 11 - Edinburg
| Region 11 - Edinburg | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 238.8 | 480.6 |
| Turnover | 22.1% | 32.4% |
| Average Base Salary | $32,828 | $33,822 |
| Completed Investigations | 13,871 | 18,563 |
| Removals | 1,108 | 1,360 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 104 | 187 |
Statewide Totals
| Statewide Totals | 2004 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|
| Caseworkers | 2947.2 | 4660.2 |
| Turnover | 23.0% | 25.4% |
| Average Base Salary | $32,892 | $34,683 |
| Completed Investigations | 138,587 | 169,583 |
| Removals | 13,431 | 16,347 |
| Adoptions Consummated | 2,512 | 4,803 |
- DFPS turnover methodology: (the total number of regular employees who terminated during the period DIVIDED BY the average number of regular active employees during the period) TIMES 100 to produce a percentage. The average number of regular active employees is calculated by counting every employee who worked for DFPS at any time during either quarter of the year and dividing the total by four.
- The average base salary was calculated by determining the average monthly salary per region and multiplying by 12. These amounts did not include other supplemental pay or the $5,000 stipends paid to eligible caseworkers and supervisors.
Note: The State Total for Completed Investigations includes those where the Region was Unknown and/or Out of State.
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CPS Daily Caseload Fiscal Year 2010
| Stage of Service by Region |
Investigation | Family-based Safety Services | Substitute Care Services | Foster/Adoptive Home Development | Kinship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 26.2 | 23.5 | 26.7 | 23.8 | 48.5 |
| 2 Abilene | 26.2 | 21.5 | 25.6 | 17.5 | 41.7 |
| 3 Arlington | 26.4 | 21.9 | 26.2 | 21.4 | 38.5 |
| 4 Tyler | 24.5 | 19.3 | 34.8 | 27.2 | 36.1 |
| 5 Beaumont | 25.7 | 17.0 | 29.3 | 29.8 | 48.6 |
| 6 Houston | 29.9 | 26.3 | 32.8 | 34.3 | 58.1 |
| 7 Austin | 34.1 | 18.3 | 29.0 | 30.0 | 32.7 |
| 8 San Antonio | 27.2 | 19.2 | 30.2 | 20.9 | 21.6 |
| 9 Midland | 35.3 | 20.6 | 30.9 | 21.7 | 66.7 |
| 10 El Paso | 35.7 | 24.6 | 27.7 | 24.1 | 39.0 |
| 11 Edinburg | 34.4 | 22.5 | 29.2 | 17.6 | 44.1 |
| State | 29.1 | 21.9 | 29.5 | 25.4 | 43.0 |
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CPS Daily Caseload Fiscal Year 2009
| Stage of Service by Region |
Investigation | Family-based Safety Services | Substitute Care Services | Foster/Adoptive Home Development | Kinship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 23.2 | 24.3 | 34.1 | 26.6 | 59.6 |
| 2 Abilene | 18.8 | 17.2 | 23.6 | 18.0 | 56.5 |
| 3 Arlington | 20.2 | 17.8 | 23.4 | 20.9 | 28.0 |
| 4 Tyler | 17.7 | 15.4 | 31.7 | 25.2 | 45.1 |
| 5 Beaumont | 18.4 | 15.8 | 25.9 | 37.8 | 53.0 |
| 6 Houston | 19.6 | 20.2 | 32.3 | 32.4 | 55.6 |
| 7 Austin | 23.8 | 18.2 | 28.8 | 26.6 | 44.9 |
| 8 San Antonio | 16.8 | 17.5 | 30.2 | 21.4 | 13.1 |
| 9 Midland | 28.6 | 19.0 | 29.8 | 23.9 | 66.2 |
| 10 El Paso | 21.0 | 20.3 | 24.6 | 19.5 | 33.6 |
| 11 Edinburg | 25.1 | 21.6 | 24.7 | 17.5 | 48.9 |
| State | 20.7 | 19.0 | 28.2 | 25.2 | 41.5 |
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Texas Child Population Ages Birth through 17 Years
Fiscal Year 2010
State Total: 6,584,709
| Region | Child Pop Ages Birth - 17 Years |
|---|---|
| Region 1 | 214,859 |
| Region 2 | 133,598 |
| Region 3 | 1,796,970 |
| Region 4 | 264,034 |
| Region 5 | 182,292 |
| Region 6 | 1,591,032 |
| Region 7 | 696,817 |
| Region 8 | 661,397 |
| Region 9 | 146,161 |
| Region 10 | 232,511 |
| Region 11 | 665,038 |
| Total | 6,584,709 |
Texas Child Population Ages Birth through 17 Years, Fiscal Year 2010 by County
Population Data Source: Texas State Data Center, University of Texas (San Antonio)
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Child Protective Services Completed Investigations
Fiscal Year 2010
State Total: 169,559
| Region | Completed Investigations |
|---|---|
| Region 1 | 7,925 |
| Region 2 | 5,036 |
| Region 3 | 41,322 |
| Region 4 | 8,869 |
| Region 5 | 6,615 |
| Region 6 | 31,792 |
| Region 7 | 19,247 |
| Region 8 | 20,847 |
| Region 9 | 4,803 |
| Region 10 | 4,540 |
| Region 11 | 18,563 |
| Blank or Invalid | 24 |
| Total | 169,559 |
CPS Completed Investigations, Fiscal Year 2010 by County
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CPS Total Initial Intakes and Screened Out Cases
Fiscal Year 2010
Total Initial Intakes
| Total Initial Intakes | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| PN | 12,578 | 4.8% |
| P1 | 78,403 | 29.7% |
| P2 | 173,361 | 65.6% |
| Total | 264,342 | 100% |
Initially Assigned P2s eligible for screening
| Initially Assigned P2s eligible for screening | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Not Assigned to Screeners | 104,676 | 60.4% |
| Assigned to Screeners | 68,685 | 39.6% |
| Total | 173,361 | 100% |
Assigned to Screeners
| Assigned to Screeners | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Not Screened Out | 58,633 | 85.4% |
| Screened Out (P2 to PN) | 10,052 | 14.6% |
| Total | 68,685 | 100% |
Note: When a case is a P2, all alleged victims are age 6 or older, and there is not currently an open case, a formal screening occurs. The purpose of the formal screening is to determine if CPS intervention is warranted. There may be eligible P2s not assigned to screeners.
Risk Assessment Finding of Completed Child Abuse/Neglect Investigations
Fiscal Year 2010
| Disposition of Investigation | Confirmed | Unconfirmed | State Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| No Significant Risk Identified | 61 | 11,852 | 11,913 |
| No Significant Risk Identified (Percent) | 0.5% | 99.5% | 100.0% |
| Risk Controlled | 16,693 | 99,711 | 116,404 |
| Risk Controlled (Percent) | 14.3% | 85.7% | 100.0% |
| Risk Indicated | 22,403 | 8,040 | 30,443 |
| Risk Indicated (Percent) | 73.6% | 26.4% | 100.0% |
| Risk Not Applicable Blank/ Invalid | 180 | 10,643 | 10,823 |
| Rick Not Applicable Blank/Invalid (Percent) | 1.7% | 98.3% | 100.0% |
| Total | 39,337 | 130,246 | 169,583 |
| Percent | 23.2% | 76.8% | 100.0% |
Case Action for Risk Indicated Completed Investigations
Fiscal Year 2010
| Case Action for Risk Indicated Completed Investigations | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Open to Services | 29,458 | 96.8% |
| Not Open to Services | 985 | 3.2% |
| Total | 30,443 | 100% |
Note: Only investigations with a risk finding of "Risk Indicated" can be opened for further services. Opened for services is defined as services provided after the investigation was completed.
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Child Abuse/Neglect Allegation Dispositions
The categories used to record the findings of initial assessment/investigation of child abuse neglect are defined as:
Confirmed Investigations
- Reason to believe – Based on preponderance of evidence, staff concluded that abuse or neglect occurred.
Unconfirmed Investigations
- Ruled out - Staff determined, based upon on available information, that it is reasonable to conclude that abuse or neglect has not occurred.
- Unable to complete – Before staff could reach a conclusion, the persons involved in the report moved, could not be located or refused to cooperate.
- Unable to determine – Staff concluded that none of the other dispositions were appropriate.
Investigations of Child Abuse/Neglect by Source of Report for Completed Investigations
| Validated APS Victims | FY 2008 Number | FY2008 Percent | FY2009 Number | FY2009 Percent | FY2010 Number | FY2010 Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anonymous | 8,912 | 4.6% | 9,212 | 4.8% | 10,002 | 5.0% |
| Child Care Facility | 1,992 | 1.0% | 1,794 | 0.9% | 1,717 | 0.9% |
| Law Enforcement | 28,907 | 15.0% | 30,351 | 15.7% | 30,761 | 15.4% |
| Parent | 15,799 | 8.2% | 16,004 | 8.3% | 17,245 | 8.6% |
| Relative | 23,714 | 12.3% | 23,392 | 12.1% | 24,523 | 12.2% |
| School | 37,711 | 19.5% | 36,494 | 18.9% | 37,816 | 18.9% |
| Victim | 548 | 0.3% | 633 | 0.3% | 626 | 0.3% |
| Medical Personnel | 32,626 | 16.9% | 31,811 | 16.5% | 32,786 | 16.4% |
| Friend/Neighbor | 13,130 | 6.8% | 13,386 | 6.9% | 13,750 | 6.9% |
| DFPS Staff | 5,305 | 2.7% | 5,686 | 2.9% | 5,791 | 2.9% |
| Other | 24,411 | 12.6% | 24,290 | 12.6% | 25,170 | 12.6% |
| Blank | 199 | 0.1% | 90 | 0.0% | 75 | 0.0% |
| State Total | 193,254 | 100% | 193,143 | 100% | 200,262 | 100% |
Note: A report of abuse/neglect may come from multiple sources.
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Number of Child Abuse/Neglect Completed Investigations
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Total | Confirmed | % Confirmed Investigations | Unconfirmed Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 7,925 | 2,270 | 28.6% | 5,655 |
| 2 Abilene | 5,036 | 1,401 | 27.8% | 3,635 |
| 3 Arlington | 41,322 | 10,092 | 24.4% | 31,230 |
| 4 Tyler | 8,869 | 2,141 | 24.1% | 6,728 |
| 5 Beaumont | 6,615 | 1,397 | 21.1% | 5,218 |
| 6 Houston | 31,792 | 6,372 | 20.0% | 25,420 |
| 7 Austin | 19,247 | 3,921 | 20.4% | 15,326 |
| 8 San Antonio | 20,847 | 4,704 | 22.6% | 16,143 |
| 9 Midland | 4,803 | 1,307 | 27.2% | 3,496 |
| 10 El Paso | 4,540 | 1,307 | 28.8% | 3,233 |
| 11 Edinburg | 18,563 | 4,420 | 23.8% | 14,143 |
| Unknown | 24 | 5 | 20.8% | 19 |
| State | 169,583 | 39,337 | 23.2% | 130,246 |
Family Cases Opened for Services as a Result of a Completed Investigation
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | In-Home Direct Delivery | In-Home Purchased | Family Substitute Care | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 1,120 | 0 | 310 | 1,430 |
| 2 Abilene | 845 | 0 | 248 | 1,093 |
| 3 Arlington | 5,144 | 188 | 1,537 | 6,869 |
| 4 Tyler | 841 | 0 | 482 | 1,323 |
| 5 Beaumont | 441 | 0 | 232 | 673 |
| 6 Houston | 4,051 | 1 | 1,724 | 5,776 |
| 7 Austin | 1,442 | 1 | 789 | 2,232 |
| 8 San Antonio | 3,511 | 32 | 790 | 4,333 |
| 9 Midland | 770 | 0 | 260 | 1,030 |
| 10 El Paso | 810 | 0 | 104 | 914 |
| 11 Edinburg | 3,265 | 2 | 518 | 3,785 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| State | 22,240 | 224 | 6,994 | 29,458 |
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Confirmed Allegations of Child Abuse/Neglect by Type of Abuse
Fiscal Year 2010
Table Includes Abuse/Neglect Types:
Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Abandonment, Medical Neglect, and Physical Neglect
| Region | Physical Abuse | Sexual Abuse | Emotional Abuse | Abandonment | Medical Neglect | Physical Neglect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 848 | 300 | 57 | 1 | 111 | 382 |
| 2 Abilene | 398 | 234 | 47 | 3 | 79 | 279 |
| 3 Arlington | 4,299 | 1,394 | 91 | 36 | 391 | 1,217 |
| 4 Tyler | 684 | 325 | 43 | 10 | 98 | 463 |
| 5 Beaumont | 430 | 237 | 12 | 3 | 66 | 197 |
| 6 Houston | 2,266 | 1,160 | 104 | 27 | 351 | 1,052 |
| 7 Austin | 1,178 | 620 | 41 | 10 | 122 | 452 |
| 8 San Antonio | 1,333 | 609 | 60 | 34 | 195 | 626 |
| 9 Midland | 425 | 223 | 20 | 2 | 74 | 204 |
| 10 El Paso | 425 | 124 | 44 | 7 | 79 | 287 |
| 11 Edinburg | 1,329 | 766 | 109 | 24 | 312 | 838 |
| Unknown | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| State Total | 13,616 | 5,992 | 628 | 157 | 1,878 | 6,000 |
Table Includes Abuse/Neglect Types:
Neglectful Supervision, Refusal to Accept Parental Responsibility, Total Confirmed Allegations of Child Abuse/Neglect, Percent of Child Abuse/Neglect, and *Unduplicated Confirmed Victims
| Region | Neglectful Supervision | Refusal to Accept Parental Responsibility | Total Confirmed Allegations of Child Abuse/Neglect | Percent of Child Abuse/Neglect | *Unduplicated Confirmed Victims |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 3,245 | 42 | 4,986 | 6.3% | 4,177 |
| 2 Abilene | 1,914 | 22 | 2,976 | 3.8% | 2,451 |
| 3 Arlington | 12,607 | 158 | 20,193 | 25.7% | 16,912 |
| 4 Tyler | 2,619 | 45 | 4,287 | 5.4% | 3,557 |
| 5 Beaumont | 1,638 | 18 | 2,601 | 3.3% | 2,246 |
| 6 Houston | 6,692 | 135 | 11,787 | 15.0% | 10,035 |
| 7 Austin | 4,774 | 85 | 7,282 | 9.3% | 6,377 |
| 8 San Antonio | 6,447 | 50 | 9,354 | 11.9% | 8,277 |
| 9 Midland | 1,648 | 25 | 2,621 | 3.3% | 2,197 |
| 10 El Paso | 1,759 | 26 | 2,751 | 3.5% | 2,337 |
| 11 Edinburg | 6,381 | 113 | 9,872 | 12.5% | 8,323 |
| Unknown | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0.0% | 8 |
| State Total | 49,728 | 719 | 78,718 | 100.00% | 66,897 |
* Victims have been unduplicated by investigation stage.
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Children in Cases Opened for Services as a Result of a Completed Investigation
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | In-home Direct Delivery | In-home Purchased | % Opened In-home | Family Substitute Care* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 3,067 | 0 | 80.4% | 749 | 3,816 |
| 2 Abilene | 2,047 | 0 | 77.1% | 607 | 2,654 |
| 3 Arlington | 13,308 | 493 | 77.8% | 3,934 | 17,735 |
| 4 Tyler | 2,118 | 0 | 66.0% | 1,090 | 3,208 |
| 5 Beaumont | 1,106 | 0 | 66.9% | 547 | 1,653 |
| 6 Houston | 10,927 | 2 | 71.5% | 4,362 | 15,291 |
| 7 Austin | 3,828 | 3 | 64.4% | 2,114 | 5,945 |
| 8 San Antonio | 9,700 | 71 | 81.8% | 2,170 | 11,941 |
| 9 Midland | 1,962 | 0 | 75.6% | 633 | 2,595 |
| 10 El Paso | 2,303 | 0 | 89.0% | 286 | 2,589 |
| 11 Edinburg | 9,942 | 5 | 86.8% | 1,511 | 11,458 |
| Total | 60,308 | 574 | 77.2% | 18,003 | 78,885 |
*Includes all children in the case regardless of victimization.
Point Prevalence* Rate of Child Abuse/Neglect per 1,000 Children in Texas Population per Region
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Confirmed Rate | Alleged Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 19.4 | 64.6 |
| 2 Abilene | 18.3 | 65.5 |
| 3 Arlington | 9.4 | 38.8 |
| 4 Tyler | 13.5 | 55.8 |
| 5 Beaumont | 12.3 | 59.3 |
| 6 Houston | 6.3 | 32.7 |
| 7 Austin | 9.2 | 45.9 |
| 8 San Antonio | 12.5 | 54.9 |
| 9 Midland | 15.0 | 55.9 |
| 10 El Paso | 10.1 | 34.2 |
| 11 Edinburg | 12.5 | 50.7 |
| State | 10.2 | 43.7 |
* Point prevalence is the number of children who are alleged/confirmed victims per 1,000 children in the region.
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Race/Ethnicity of Selected CPS Statistics Compared to Texas Child Population
Fiscal Year 2010
| Race/Ethnicity of Selected CPS Statistics Compared to Texas Child Population | Total | African American | Anglo | Hispanic | Native American | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Child Population | 6,584,709 | 804,001 | 2,427,173 | 3,108,010 | 12,844 | 232,681 |
| Percent | 100% | 12.2% | 36.9% | 47.2% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| CPS Confirmed Victims | 66,897 | 14,110 | 21,053 | 29,247 | 144 | 2,343 |
| Percent | 100% | 21.1% | 31.5% | 43.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Number of Removals | 16,347 | 4,566 | 5,137 | 6,131 | 51 | 462 |
| Percent | 100% | 27.9% | 31.4% | 37.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Children Opened for Service* | 78,885 | 17,180 | 21,672 | 37,137 | 139 | 2,757 |
| Percent | 100% | 21.8% | 27.5% | 47.1% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
Ethnicity of Children Awaiting Adoption on August 31, 2010 and Median Time Waiting by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity of Children Awaiting Adoption and Median Time Waiting by Ethnicity | Total | African American | Anglo | Hispanic | Native American | Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Children Awaiting Adoption | 6,026 | 2,127 | 1,518 | 2,265 | 11 | 105 |
| Percent | 100% | 35.3% | 25.2% | 37.6% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| State median Time Waiting for Adoption | 11.7 | 13.1 | 9.9 | 12.2 | 5.5 | 7.2 |
* Includes removals from all stages of service
** Includes all children in the case regardless of victimization
Note: Other includes anyone not categorized as Anglo, African-American, Hispanic or Native American
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Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse/Neglect
Fiscal Year 2010
State Total: 66,897
| Region | Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse/Neglect |
|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 4177 |
| 2 Abilene | 2451 |
| 3 Arlington | 16912 |
| 4 Tyler | 3557 |
| 5 Beaumont | 2246 |
| 6 Houston | 10035 |
| 7 Austin | 6377 |
| 8 San Antonio | 8277 |
| 9 Midland | 2197 |
| 10 El Paso | 2337 |
| 11 Edinburg | 8323 |
| Blank or Invalid | 8 |
| State Total | 66,897 |
Texas Child Population Ages Birth through 17 Years, Fiscal Year 2010 by County
Population Data Source: Texas State Data Center, University of Texas (San Antonio)
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Profile of Confirmed Child Abuse/Neglect Victims
Fiscal Year 2010
Age: Under 1
| Gender | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,407 | 1,150 | 1,811 | 7 | 15 | 199 | 4,589 |
| Male | 1,467 | 1,232 | 1,843 | 5 | 12 | 228 | 4,787 |
| Unknown | 5 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 23 |
| Total | 2,879 | 2,391 | 3,662 | 12 | 28 | 427 | 9,399 |
Age: 1-3 Years
| Gender | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,420 | 1,757 | 3,529 | 14 | 36 | 293 | 8,049 |
| Male | 2,683 | 1,886 | 3,647 | 12 | 42 | 317 | 8,587 |
| Unknown | 9 | 6 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 39 |
| Total | 5,112 | 3,649 | 7,191 | 26 | 78 | 619 | 16,675 |
Age: 4-6 Years
| Gender | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,084 | 1,330 | 3,075 | 13 | 32 | 171 | 6,705 |
| Male | 2,075 | 1,358 | 3,027 | 8 | 40 | 189 | 6,697 |
| Unknown | 0 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 |
| Total | 4,159 | 2,696 | 6,109 | 21 | 72 | 362 | 13,419 |
Age: 7-9 Years
| Gender | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,717 | 1,020 | 2,411 | 19 | 28 | 125 | 5,320 |
| Male | 1,643 | 982 | 2,226 | 10 | 23 | 110 | 4,994 |
| Unknown | 2 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| Total | 3,362 | 2,004 | 4,646 | 29 | 51 | 236 | 10,328 |
Age: 10-12 Years
| Gender | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,322 | 766 | 1,970 | 12 | 18 | 87 | 4,175 |
| Male | 1,227 | 713 | 1,578 | 11 | 21 | 72 | 3,622 |
| Unknown | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| Total | 2,553 | 1,481 | 3,551 | 23 | 41 | 159 | 7,808 |
Age: 13-17 Years
| Gender | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,789 | 1,136 | 2,670 | 19 | 49 | 121 | 5,784 |
| Male | 1,127 | 688 | 1,336 | 14 | 12 | 68 | 3,245 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 2,916 | 1,824 | 4,006 | 33 | 61 | 190 | 9,030 |
Age Unknown
| Gender | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 29 | 34 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 106 |
| Male | 42 | 30 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 127 |
| Unknown | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Total | 72 | 65 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 238 |
Total Victims
| Gender | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 10,768 | 7,193 | 15,501 | 84 | 178 | 1,004 | 34,728 |
| Male | 10,264 | 6,889 | 13,704 | 60 | 150 | 992 | 32,059 |
| Unknown | 21 | 28 | 42 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 110 |
| Grand Total | 21,053 | 14,110 | 29,247 | 144 | 331 | 2,012 | 66,897 |
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Alleged and Confirmed Victims of Child Abuse/Neglect
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Alleged Victims | Confirmed Victims | Unconfirmed Victims | Percent Confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 13,875 | 4,177 | 9,698 | 30.1% |
| 2 Abilene | 8,749 | 2,451 | 6,298 | 28.0% |
| 3 Arlington | 69,696 | 16,912 | 52,783 | 24.3% |
| 4 Tyler | 14,721 | 3,557 | 11,164 | 24.2% |
| 5 Beaumont | 10,801 | 2,246 | 8,555 | 20.8% |
| 6 Houston | 52,058 | 10,035 | 42,023 | 19.3% |
| 7 Austin | 32,013 | 6,377 | 25,636 | 19.9% |
| 8 San Antonio | 36,292 | 8,277 | 28,015 | 22.8% |
| 9 Midland | 8,169 | 2,197 | 5,972 | 26.9% |
| 10 El Paso | 7,942 | 2,337 | 5,605 | 29.4% |
| 11 Edinburg | 33,725 | 8,323 | 25,402 | 24.7% |
| Out of State | 39 | 8 | 31 | 20.5% |
| State | 288,080 | 66,897 | 221,182 | 23.2% |
CPS Confirmed Victims Where the Confirmed Perpetrator was a Parent
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Confirmed Victims |
|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 4,094 |
| 2 Abilene | 2,394 |
| 3 Arlington | 16,514 |
| 4 Tyler | 3,459 |
| 5 Beaumont | 2,189 |
| 6 Houston | 9,764 |
| 7 Austin | 6,230 |
| 8 San Antonio | 8,111 |
| 9 Midland | 2,150 |
| 10 El Paso | 2,305 |
| 11 Edinburg | 8,151 |
| State | 65,361 |
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Characteristics Of Perpetrators In Confirmed Investigations of Child Abuse/Neglect
Fiscal Year 2010
Perpetrator Characteristic: Age
| Age | Female | Percent of Total | Male | Percent of Total | Unknown | Percent of Total | Race/ Ethnicity |
Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 847 | 1.6% | 1,492 | 2.8% | 1 | 0.0% | 2,340 | 4.4% |
| 18-25 | 10,304 | 19.2% | 5,687 | 10.6% | 7 | 0.0% | 15,998 | 29.9% |
| 26-35 | 11,981 | 22.4% | 8,617 | 16.1% | 14 | 0.0% | 20,612 | 38.5% |
| 36-45 | 4,764 | 8.9% | 4,914 | 9.2% | 6 | 0.0% | 9,684 | 18.1% |
| Over 45 | 2,064 | 3.9% | 2,843 | 5.3% | 3 | 0.0% | 4,910 | 9.2% |
| Invalid | 3 | 0.0% | 19 | 0.0% | 19 | 0.0% | 41 | 0.1% |
Perpetrator Characteristic: Marital Status
| Marital Status | Female | Percent of Total | Male | Percent of Total | Unknown | Percent of Total | Race/ Ethnicity |
Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Married | 7,496 | 14.0% | 7,928 | 14.8% | 2 | 0.0% | 15,426 | 28.8% |
| Widowed | 311 | 0.6% | 146 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0% | 457 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 1,876 | 3.5% | 1,296 | 2.4% | 0 | 0.0% | 3,172 | 5.9% |
| Divorced | 2,224 | 4.2% | 1,323 | 2.5% | 1 | 0.0% | 3,548 | 6.6% |
| Single | 8,606 | 16.1% | 4,709 | 8.8% | 1 | 0.0% | 13,316 | 24.9% |
| Unknown | 8,728 | 16.3% | 6,663 | 12.4% | 46 | 0.1% | 15,437 | 28.8% |
| Not Applicable (Under 18) | 722 | 1.3% | 1,507 | 2.8% | 0 | 0.0% | 2,229 | 4.2% |
Perpetrator Characteristic: Race/Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | Female | Percent of Total | Male | Percent of Total | Unknown | Percent of Total | Race/ Ethnicity |
Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo | 12,284 | 22.9% | 8,532 | 15.9% | 3 | 0.01% | 20,819 | 38.9% |
| African American | 5,656 | 10.6% | 4,057 | 7.6% | 2 | 0.00% | 9,715 | 18.1% |
| Hispanic | 11,048 | 20.6% | 9,629 | 18.0% | 5 | 0.01% | 20,682 | 38.6% |
| Native American | 73 | 0.1% | 50 | 0.1% | 0 | 0.00% | 123 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 186 | 0.3% | 151 | 0.3% | 0 | 0.00% | 337 | 0.6% |
| Other | 716 | 1.3% | 1,153 | 2.2% | 40 | 0.07% | 1,909 | 3.6% |
Perpetrator Characteristic: Relation to Oldest Victim
| Relation to Oldest Victim | Female | Percent of Total | Male | Percent of Total | Unknown | Percent of Total | Race/ Ethnicity |
Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parent | 26,588 | 49.6% | 15,149 | 28.3% | 4 | 0.0% | 41,741 | 77.9% |
| Grandparent | 1,537 | 2.9% | 865 | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0% | 2,402 | 4.5% |
| Sibling/Other Relative | 370 | 0.7% | 1,856 | 3.5% | 1 | 0.0% | 2,227 | 4.2% |
| Aunt/Uncle | 633 | 1.2% | 1,146 | 2.1% | 1 | 0.0% | 1,780 | 3.3% |
| Parent's Paramour | 333 | 0.6% | 3,335 | 6.2% | 1 | 0.0% | 3,669 | 6.8% |
| Other | 502 | 0.9% | 1,221 | 2.3% | 43 | 0.1% | 1,766 | 3.3% |
Total Perpetrators
| Total FY09 | Female | Percent of Total | Male | Percent of Total | Unknown | Percent of Total | Race/ Ethnicity |
Percent of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Perpetrators | 29,963 | 55.9% | 23,572 | 44.0% | 50 | 0.1% | 53,585 | 100% |
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Monthly Average Number of Families Receiving Preservation Services
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Regular | Intensive | Moderate | Strengthening Families Initiative | Contracted Regular | Contracted Intensive | Contracted Moderate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 758 | 1 | 118 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 914 |
| 2 Abilene | 185 | 42 | 210 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 454 |
| 3 Arlington | 1,956 | 11 | 1,231 | 65 | 284 | 0 | 16 | 3,563 |
| 4 Tyler | 680 | 1 | 27 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 719 |
| 5 Beaumont | 275 | 0 | 27 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 318 |
| 6 Houston | 3,171 | 3 | 429 | 80 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,683 |
| 7 Austin | 833 | 5 | 296 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,163 |
| 8 San Antonio | 2,089 | 5 | 75 | 115 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 2,321 |
| 9 Midland | 376 | 2 | 89 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 480 |
| 10 El Paso | 586 | 1 | 34 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 631 |
| 11 Edinburg | 2,206 | 3 | 199 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,440 |
| Out of State | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 13,116 | 74 | 2,736 | 422 | 323 | 0 | 16 | 16,687 |
Annual Number of Families Receiving Preservation Services Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Regular | Intensive | Moderate | Strengthen-ing Families Initiative | Contracted Regular | Contracted Intensive | Contracted Moderate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 1,643 | 13 | 327 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,054 |
| 2 Abilene | 542 | 138 | 719 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,438 |
| 3 Arlington | 4,683 | 53 | 2,711 | 166 | 588 | 0 | 34 | 8,235 |
| 4 Tyler | 1,361 | 6 | 89 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,481 |
| 5 Beaumont | 620 | 3 | 74 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 730 |
| 6 Houston | 6,041 | 19 | 1,022 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7,263 |
| 7 Austin | 1,672 | 29 | 668 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,439 |
| 8 San Antonio | 4,699 | 38 | 200 | 226 | 95 | 0 | 1 | 5,259 |
| 9 Midland | 918 | 11 | 363 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,322 |
| 10 El Paso | 1,214 | 4 | 85 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1,326 |
| 11 Edinburg | 4,711 | 17 | 571 | 70 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5,372 |
| Out of State | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 28,106 | 331 | 6,831 | 931 | 689 | 0 | 35 | 36,923 |
Family Preservation Services is under the umbrella of Family-Based Safety Services (FBSS).
Family Preservation Services are services provided to the child and the family without removing the child from the home.
Note: Families may receive more than one type of service.
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Average Number of Families Receiving Reunification Services per Month
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Regular | Intensive | Moderate | Strengthening Families Initiative | Contracted Regular | Contracted Moderate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 91 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 94 |
| 2 Abilene | 52 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 53 |
| 3 Arlington | 246 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 257 |
| 4 Tyler | 92 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92 |
| 5 Beaumont | 40 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| 6 Houston | 202 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 225 |
| 7 Austin | 247 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 248 |
| 8 San Antonio | 147 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 158 |
| 9 Midland | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| 10 El Paso | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 11 Edinburg | 153 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 168 |
| Out of State | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1,343 | 2 | 37 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 1,410 |
Annual Number of Families Receiving Reunification Services
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Regular | Intensive | Moderate | Strengthening Families Initiative | Contracted Regular | Contracted Moderate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Lubbock | 229 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 239 |
| 2 Abilene | 133 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 135 |
| 3 Arlington | 698 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 726 |
| 4 Tyler | 261 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 261 |
| 5 Beaumont | 119 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 121 |
| 6 Houston | 581 | 1 | 54 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 644 |
| 7 Austin | 619 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 624 |
| 8 San Antonio | 395 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 422 |
| 9 Midland | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 110 |
| 10 El Paso | 78 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79 |
| 11 Edinburg | 406 | 6 | 36 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 456 |
| Out of State | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64 |
| Total | 3,630 | 9 | 113 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 3,881 |
Family Reunification Services are under the umbrella of Family-Based Safety Services (FBSS).
Family Reunification Services are provided to the family as a child is returning home from court-ordered substitute care.
Note: Families may receive more than one type of service.
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Children in Foster Care by County During
Fiscal Year 2010
State Total: 29,072
| Region | Children in Foster Care |
|---|---|
| Region 1 | 1,812 |
| Region 2 | 900 |
| Region 3 | 5,781 |
| Region 4 | 1,727 |
| Region 5 | 941 |
| Region 6 | 6,111 |
| Region 7 | 3,148 |
| Region 8 | 4,374 |
| Region 9 | 991 |
| Region 10 | 633 |
| Region 11 | 2,654 |
| Total | 29,072 |
Children in Foster Care by County During, Fiscal Year 2010 by County
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Number of Children Removed from Home as a Result of CPS Abuse/Neglect Investigation
| Fiscal Year | As a Result of an Investigation | From Family-Based Safety Services* | From Family Substitute Care Services | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 12,743 | 4,473 | 320 | 17,536 |
| 2007 | 11,650 | 3,946 | 323 | 15,920 |
| 2008 | 10,808 | 3,276 | 211 | 14,295 |
| 2009 | 8,527 | 3,404 | 176 | 12,107 |
| 2010 | 11,265 | 4,815 | 266 | 16,347 |
*Removals from Family-Based Safety Services includes Family Preservation and Family Reunification
Note: The data presented in this chart have been modified to more accurately report where a removal occurred and therefore will not match prior data books.
Point of Prevalence* for Children Entering Substitute Care
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Point Prevalence* |
|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 3.3 |
| Abilene (2) | 3.9 |
| Arlington (3) | 1.9 |
| Tyler (4) | 4.1 |
| Beaumont (5) | 2.7 |
| Houston (6) | 2.4 |
| Austin (7) | 2.6 |
| San Antonio (8) | 3.3 |
| Midland (9) | 4.1 |
| El Paso (10) | 1.7 |
| Edinburg (11) | 2.0 |
| State | 2.5 |
*Point of prevalence is the number of children entering substitute care per 1,000 children in the region.
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Where are Children in DFPS Care?
… of the 27,304 children in DFPS substitute care on August 31, 2010:
17,027 children were in Foster Care.
10,277 children were in other types of Substitute Care
… of the 17,027 children were in Foster Care
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11,645 children placed in Child Placing Agency (CPA) Foster Homes. Foster homes are families who accept foster children into their homes. These foster homes are recruited, trained, verified and managed by private CPAs. DFPS has contracts with over 100 CPAs. The majority of CPA foster homes are verified to provide therapeutic foster care services.
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2,109 children placed in DFPS Foster Homes. These are families who accept foster children into their homes and are recruited, trained, verified and managed by DFPS. The majority provide basic foster care services.
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718 children were placed in Basic Child Care. These are typically cottage and campus type settings meeting basic child needs.
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1,559 children were placed in Residential Treatment Centers. An RTC is a very structured setting for children with serious emotional disturbance or mental health issues.
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595 children were placed in Emergency Shelters. These are intended for stays of less than 30 days.
- 401 children were placed in Other types of foster care such as camps, maternity homes hospitals, juvenile detention, ICF-MR, HCS homes, state schools & hospitals.
... of the 10,277 children in other types of Substitute Care
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8,914 children were placed in Kinship Care. DFPS supports relative caregivers by assisting with initial costs of accepting a child and through ongoing case management.
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484 children were in pending adoptions in CPA Adoptive Homes.
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331 children were in pending adoptions in DFPS Adoptive Homes.
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548 children were placed in Other Substitute Care which includes independent living programs, unauthorized absences and court ordered placements.
Notes
A. The 27,304 children includes 605 youth over the age of 18 in foster care, but who have "aged-out" of the legal conservatorship of DFPS.
B. There are a total of 28,893 children in DFPS legal responsibility. 2,194 are in legal conservatorship of DFPS but not in substitute care; the majority of these children are in a reunification stage and are living with their families of origin.
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Demographics of Children in Foster Care at the End of the Year By Fiscal Year 2010
Characteristic: Age
| Age | Aug 2007 Number | Aug 2007 Percent | Aug 2008 Number | Aug 2008 Percent | Aug 2009 Number | Aug 2009 Percent | Aug 2010 Number | Aug 2010 Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth - 2 | 3,934 | 21.3% | 3,623 | 21.1% | 3,319 | 20.8% | 3,868 | 22.7% |
| 3-5 | 2,873 | 15.6% | 2,497 | 14.5% | 2,249 | 14.1% | 2,711 | 15.9% |
| 6-9 | 3,264 | 17.7% | 3,068 | 17.9% | 2,679 | 16.8% | 2,782 | 16.3% |
| 10-13 | 3,304 | 17.9% | 3,090 | 18.0% | 2,930 | 18.4% | 2,959 | 17.4% |
| 14-17 | 4,668 | 25.3% | 4,395 | 25.6% | 4,225 | 26.5% | 4,102 | 24.1% |
| 18-21 | 419 | 2.3% | 513 | 3.0% | 530 | 3.3% | 605 | 3.6% |
Characteristic: Gender
| Gender | Aug 2007 Number | Aug 2007 Percent | Aug 2008 Number | Aug 2008 Percent | Aug 2009 Number | Aug 2009 Percent | Aug 2010 Number | Aug 2010 Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 9,804 | 53.1% | 9,245 | 53.8% | 8,689 | 54.5% | 9,203 | 54.0% |
| Female | 8,654 | 46.9% | 7,940 | 46.2% | 7,243 | 45.5% | 7,824 | 46.0% |
| Unknown | 4 | 0.0% | 1 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% | 0 | 0.0% |
Characteristic: Race/Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | Aug 2007 Number | Aug 2007 Percent | Aug 2008 Number | Aug 2008 Percent | Aug 2009 Number | Aug 2009 Percent | Aug 2010 Number | Aug 2010 Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo | 5,762 | 31.2% | 5,094 | 29.6% | 4,522 | 28.4% | 5,008 | 29.4% |
| African American | 5,342 | 28.9% | 5,104 | 29.7% | 4,903 | 30.8% | 5,174 | 30.4% |
| Hispanic | 6,938 | 37.6% | 6,587 | 38.3% | 6,169 | 38.7% | 6,479 | 38.1% |
| Native American | 46 | 0.2% | 41 | 0.2% | 49 | 0.3% | 45 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 59 | 0.3% | 61 | 0.4% | 52 | 0.3% | 58 | 0.3% |
| Other | 315 | 1.7% | 299 | 1.7% | 237 | 1.5% | 263 | 1.5% |
Totals
| Totals of Characteristics | Aug 2007 Number | Aug 2007 Percent | Aug 2008 Number | Aug 2008 Percent | Aug 2009 Number | Aug 2009 Percent | Aug 2010 Number | Aug 2010 Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18,462 | 100% | 17,186 | 100% | 15,932 | 100.00% | 17,027 | 100% |
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Point of Prevalence* for Children in Substitute Care at The End of Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Point Prevalence* |
|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 7.2 |
| Abilene (2) | 6.1 |
| Arlington (3) | 2.8 |
| Tyler (4) | 5.8 |
| Beaumont (5) | 4.1 |
| Houston (6) | 4.4 |
| Austin (7) | 4.1 |
| San Antonio (8) | 6.5 |
| Midland (9) | 6.5 |
| El Paso (10) | 2.4 |
| Edinburg (11) | 3.2 |
| State | 4.1 |
*Point of prevalence is the number of children entering substitute care per 1,000 children in the region.
Children in DFPS Legal Responsibility, in Substitute Care or in Foster Care Placements at the End of Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | DFPS Legal Responsibility | Substitute Care | Foster Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 1,665 | 1,543 | 1,135 |
| Abilene (2) | 877 | 815 | 566 |
| Arlington (3) | 5,259 | 4,964 | 3,124 |
| Tyler (4) | 1,666 | 1,521 | 956 |
| Beaumont (5) | 785 | 741 | 564 |
| Houston (6) | 7,287 | 6,946 | 3,810 |
| Austin (7) | 3,075 | 2,855 | 1,744 |
| San Antonio (8) | 4,448 | 4,300 | 2,666 |
| Midland (9) | 1,022 | 951 | 631 |
| El Paso (10) | 584 | 559 | 363 |
| Edinburg (11) | 2,225 | 2,109 | 1,468 |
| State | 28,893 | 27,304 | 17,027 |
Note: Includes youth who have aged out of DFPS legal responsibility but remain in foster care.
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Legal Status of Children in DFPS Legal Responsibility
| Legal Status | Aug 2008 Number | Aug 2008 Percent | Aug 2009 Number | Aug 2009 Percent | Aug 2010 Number | Aug 2010 Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care, Custody & Control* | 174 | 0.6% | 62 | 0.2% | 36 | 0.1% |
| Temporary Managing Conservatorship** | 14,019 | 48.7% | 12,843 | 48.5% | 16,612 | 57.5% |
| Permanent Managing Conservatorship *** Parental Rights Not Terminated | 3,811 | 13.2% | 3,367 | 12.7% | 2,929 | 10.1% |
| Permanent Managing Conservatorship *** Parental Rights Terminated (ALL) | 10,120 | 35.2% | 9,624 | 36.4% | 8,885 | 30.8% |
| Permanent Managing Conservatorship *** Parental Rights Terminated (One Parent) | 611 | 2.1% | 526 | 2.0% | 397 | 1.4% |
| Possessory Conservatorship**** | 41 | 0.1% | 41 | 0.2% | 34 | 0.1% |
| Total | 28,776 | 100% | 26,463 | 100% | 28,893 | 100% |
* Care, Custody and Control - In some counties in Texas, this type of custody is given at an Ex Parte Hearing rather than appointing a temporary managing conservator. This provides legal authority for DFPS to ensure a child's safety and meet a child's basic needs for shelter, food, education.
** Temporary Managing Conservatorship - TMC is awarded to DFPS as a result of a court hearing and written order and continues until a judge issues another order changing the legal status. It authorizes DFPS to act in the child's best interest and has exclusive rights including but not limited to the following: designating the primary residence of a child, make decisions concerning the child's education, consent to marriage or enlistment in the armed forces.
*** Permanent Managing Conservatorship - PMC is awarded to DFPS as a result of a court hearing and written order. PMC authorizes DFPS to act in the child's best interest and have the rights of a Managing Conservator on a permanent basis.
**** Possessory Conservatorship - A judge appoints a parent as Possessory Conservator who is not appointed as a sole or joint managing conservator, unless this appointment is not in the best interest of the child. Possessory Conservators are provided with visitation orders,unless access would endanger the child physically or emotionally.
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Children in DFPS Legal Responsibility by Living Arrangement at the End of Each Fiscal Year
| Fiscal Year | Non-Foster Care | Foster Care | Total | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12,700 | 18,043 | 30,743 | -2.1% |
| 2008 | 12,103 | 16,673 | 28,776 | -6.4% |
| 2009 | 11,061 | 15,402 | 26,463 | -8.0% |
| 2010 | 12,471 | 16,422 | 28,893 | 9.2% |
Note: Foster care totals exclude youth over 18 who remain in foster care but have aged out of DFPS legal responsibility. Non-foster care placements include adoption, relative, own home and other.
Children in DFPS Legal Responsibility in Non-Foster Care Placements
| Fiscal Year | Total Non-Foster Care | Other* | Adoption | Relative | Own Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 12,700 | 821 | 855 | 8,801 | 2,223 |
| 2008 | 12,103 | 768 | 807 | 8,490 | 2,038 |
| 2009 | 11,061 | 630 | 957 | 7,673 | 1,801 |
| 2010 | 12,471 | 573 | 815 | 8,894 | 2,189 |
* Other includes independent living, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities and unauthorized absences.
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Children* in Substitute Care Placements by Living Arrangement Categories As of August 31, 2010
| Region | CPA Foster - Group Homes & Independent Homes | DFPS Foster & Foster Group Homes | DFPS Adoptive Homes | Private Adoptive Homes | Kinship |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 567 | 193 | 21 | 12 | 338 |
| Abilene (2) | 356 | 103 | 1 | 9 | 232 |
| Arlington (3) | 2,226 | 330 | 31 | 92 | 1,617 |
| Tyler (4) | 566 | 165 | 26 | 27 | 488 |
| Beaumont (5) | 309 | 147 | 6 | 1 | 160 |
| Houston (6) | 2,676 | 457 | 155 | 158 | 2,664 |
| Austin (7) | 1,162 | 155 | 30 | 47 | 994 |
| San Antonio (8) | 1,663 | 267 | 33 | 77 | 1,423 |
| Midland (9) | 397 | 95 | 7 | 9 | 292 |
| El Paso (10) | 261 | 52 | 3 | 9 | 168 |
| Edinburg (11) | 1,061 | 120 | 18 | 43 | 538 |
| Out of State | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 11,244 | 2,084 | 331 | 484 | 8,914 |
| Region | General Residential Operation | Emergency Shelters | Residential Treatment | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 113 | 76 | 136 | 50 | 1,506 |
| Abilene (2) | 4 | 19 | 57 | 13 | 794 |
| Arlington (3) | 70 | 50 | 251 | 165 | 4,832 |
| Tyler (4) | 24 | 41 | 110 | 47 | 1,494 |
| Beaumont (5) | 14 | 17 | 55 | 19 | 728 |
| Houston (6) | 93 | 86 | 307 | 232 | 6,828 |
| Austin (7) | 23 | 72 | 216 | 82 | 2,781 |
| San Antonio (8) | 233 | 132 | 219 | 162 | 4,209 |
| Midland (9) | 9 | 44 | 63 | 23 | 939 |
| El Paso (10) | 1 | 4 | 16 | 23 | 537 |
| Edinburg (11) | 80 | 35 | 98 | 58 | 2,051 |
| Out of State | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 664 | 576 | 1,528 | 874 | 26,699 |
*Excludes 605 young adults over the 18 who have aged out of DFPS conservatorship but remain in DFPS care.
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Permanency Goal of Children in Substitute Care for Whom DFPS had Legal Responsibility Fiscal Year End 2010
Total Children: 23,447
| Goal | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Adoption | 11,419 | 48.7% |
| Reunification | 7,356 | 31.4% |
| Alternative Long Term Living | 1,662 | 7.1% |
| Adult Living | 1,230 | 5.2% |
| Permanent Placement with Relatives and Other Caregivers | 1,780 | 7.6% |
| Total Children | 23,447 | 100% |
Number of DFPS Foster, Foster/Adoptive and Adoptive Homes As of August 31, 2010
| Region | Foster Homes | Foster/Adoptive Homes* | Adoptive Homes** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 11 | 142 | 25 |
| Abilene (2) | 5 | 85 | 15 |
| Arlington (3) | 38 | 339 | 109 |
| Tyler (4) | 18 | 94 | 69 |
| Beaumont (5) | 19 | 106 | 33 |
| Houston (6) | 52 | 299 | 262 |
| Austin (7) | 19 | 149 | 136 |
| San Antonio (8) | 20 | 157 | 77 |
| Midland (9) | 2 | 55 | 5 |
| El Paso (10) | 8 | 34 | 25 |
| Edinburg (11) | 19 | 50 | 36 |
| Out of State | 8 | 25 | 8 |
| Total | 219 | 1535 | 800 |
* Includes 40 legal risk homes and 155 kinship homes.
** This number does not include homes open only for receipt of adoption subsidy.
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Children Placed in Adoptive Homes by Region Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Number of Placements |
|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 298 |
| Abilene (2) | 109 |
| Arlington (3) | 867 |
| Tyler (4) | 246 |
| Beaumont (5) | 98 |
| Houston (6) | 1,075 |
| Austin (7) | 670 |
| San Antonio (8) | 998 |
| Midland (9) | 125 |
| El Paso (10) | 84 |
| Edinburg (11) | 206 |
| State Total | 4,776 |
| Total Unique Children | 4,756 |
Demographics of 4,756 Children in Adoptive Homes
Fiscal Year 2010
Age
| Age | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 85 | 1.8% |
| 1 - 5 years | 2,573 | 54.1% |
| 6 - 12 years | 1,653 | 34.8% |
| 13 years and over | 445 | 9.4% |
| Total | 4,756 | 100% |
Race/Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo | 1,312 | 27.6% |
| African American | 1,441 | 30.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,896 | 39.9% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Other | 86 | 1.8% |
| Total | 4,756 | 100% |
Child Characteristics
| Child Characteristics | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Disabling Condition | 1,648 | 34.7% |
| No Special Characteristics | 3,108 | 65.3% |
| Total | 4,756 | 100% |
Sex
| Sex | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 2,351 | 49.4% |
| Male | 2,405 | 50.6% |
| Total | 4,756 | 100% |
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Children with Disabling Conditions Placed in Adoptive Homes Fiscal Year 2010
Total number of children placed in adoptive homes: 4,756
Number of unique children with disabling conditions placed in adoptive homes: 1,648
| Disabling Condition | Percentage of all Children Placed in Adoptive Homes | Number of children with Disabling condition |
|---|---|---|
| Drug/Alcohol* | 16.4% | 778 |
| Learning Disabilities | 11.8% | 562 |
| Emotionally Disturbed | 9.8% | 468 |
| Medically Involved | 5.8% | 276 |
| Physical | 0.9% | 43 |
| Other** | 0.3% | 16 |
* Drug/Alcohol disabling condition can either be due to self abuse or exposure to an individual with the condition.
** Other includes teen parent or pregnant.
Note: Children may be duplicated across categories because some may have more than one disabling condition.
Children in Consummated Adoptions by Type of Agency by Fiscal Year
| Legal Status | 2007 Number | 2007 Percent | 2008 Number | 2008 Percent | 2009 Number | 2009 Percent | 2010 Number | 2010 Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFPS | 2,267 | 56.4% | 2,426 | 53.7% | 2,804 | 57.7% | 2,841 | 59.2% |
| Non DFPS* | 1,756 | 43.6% | 2,091 | 46.3% | 2,055 | 42.3% | 1,962 | 40.8% |
| Total Consummations | 4,023 | 100% | 4,517 | 100% | 4,859 | 100% | 4,803 | 100% |
* Non DFPS includes private agency adoptions, relative adoptions and out of state adoptions.
Children in Consummated Adoptions by Region Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Adoptions Consummated |
|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 296 |
| Abilene (2) | 100 |
| Arlington (3) | 919 |
| Tyler (4) | 230 |
| Beaumont (5) | 120 |
| Houston (6) | 1046 |
| Austin (7) | 692 |
| San Antonio (8) | 976 |
| Midland (9) | 139 |
| El Paso (10) | 98 |
| Edinburg (11) | 187 |
| Total Unique Children | 4,803 |
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Demographics of 4,803 Children in Consummated Adoptions
Fiscal Year 2010
Age
| Age | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 68 | 1.4% |
| 1 - 5 years | 2,600 | 54.1% |
| 6 - 12 years | 1,688 | 35.1% |
| 13 years and over | 447 | 9.3% |
| Total | 4,803 | 100% |
Gender
| Gender | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2,427 | 50.5% |
| Female | 2,376 | 49.5% |
| Total | 4,803 | 100% |
Race/Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Anglo | 1,354 | 28.2% |
| African American | 1,462 | 30.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,868 | 38.9% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.1% |
| Other | 103 | 2.1% |
| Total | 4,803 | 100.0% |
Race/Ethnicity of Children and Adoptive Parents by Fiscal Year
| Legal Status | 2007 Number | 2007 Percent | 2008 Number | 2008 Percent | 2009 Number | 2009 Percent | 2010 Number | 2010 Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Race/Ethnicity of parent(s) is same as child | 2,535 | 63.0% | 2,789 | 61.7% | 3,109 | 64.0% | 3,085 | 64.2% |
| Race/Ethnicity of one or both parents differs from child's (Transracial)* |
1,488 | 37.0% | 1,728 | 38.3% | 1,750 | 36.0% | 1,718 | 35.8% |
| Total Adoptions | 4,023 | 100% | 4,517 | 100% | 4,859 | 100% | 4,803 | 100% |
* Includes when Race/Ethnicity was not determined.
Note: Change in methodology in FY08 applied to all FYs to include all adoptions.
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CPS Outcomes Based on Data from Fiscal Year 2010
Child Safety Outcomes
Percent of children who remained safe in substitute care
(children in care during FY10 who did not experience a confirmed incident of maltreatment) 99.9%
Absence of Repeat Maltreatment
(child victims with a confirmed allegation within the prior 6 months; applies to children in any stage of care)
96.7%
Permanency Services
Percentage of children with 2 or fewer placements that have been in care 12 months or less 84.9%
Family Preservation Outcomes
(measured from start of services to end of services)
Average length of Service 8.1 monthsFamily Reunification Outcomes
(measured from removal to placement in own home and termination of DFPS conservatorship)
Percent of children returned to own home 29.0%
Average number of placements per child 2.1 placements
Average length of service 13.8 months
Median length of service 12.0 months
Children reunified with family, with DFPS conservatorship terminated, within 12 months of removal 61.9%Adoption Services Outcomes
(measured from removal to adoption consummation)
Percent of children who left DFPS legal responsibility with an adoption consummation 33.9%
Average number of placements per child 3.5 placements
Average length of service 31.6 months
- From removal to final order 14.1 months
- From final order to adoptive placement 15.7 months
- From placement to adoption consummated 1.8 months
Median length of service 26.9 months
Children adopted within 24 months of removal 38.5%Permanent Relative Care Outcomes
(measured from removal to date DFPS legal responsibility ended)
Percent of children who left DFPS legal responsibility to a relative placement 24.5%
Average number of placements 2.1 placements
Average length of service 13.5 months
Median length of service 11.3 monthsChildren re-entering foster care within 12 months of discharge from a previous episode of foster care 4.6%
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CPS Outcomes Based on Data from Fiscal Year 2010
Long-term Substitute Care Outcomes
Emancipation (includes children who left DFPS legal responsibility by emancipation or turning 18)
(measured from removal to date DFPS legal responsibility ended or date child turns 18 years of age)
Percent of children who left DFPS legal responsibility 10.8%
Average number of placements 9.0 placements
Average length of service 60.2 months
Median length of service 50.4 monthsOther Long-term Substitute Care
(measured from removal to date DFPS legal responsibility ended)
Percent of children who left DFPS legal responsibility 1.8%
Average number of placements 3.4 placements
Average length of service 16.2 months
Median length of service 8.5 months
Fiscal Year 2010 Recidivism Outcomes
For All Stages:
(measured as a new confirmed reason to believe allegation within 12 months of the end of services or a return to
substitute care or new Family Preservation services provided) 9.2%For Family Preservation:
(measured as a new confirmed reason to believe allegation within 12 months of the end of Family Preservation
services or new Family Preservation services provided) 9.3%For Family Reunification:
(measured as a new confirmed reason to believe allegation or a return to substitute care within 12 months of the
end of Family Reunification services or new Family Preservation services provided) 17.5%
Substitute Care Outcomes for Cases Open at the End of Fiscal Year 2010
- Average length of service for children in temporary managing conservatorship: 6.9 months
- Median length of service for children in temporary managing conservatorship: 5.9 months
- Average length of service for children in permanent managing conservatorship: 42.5 months
- Median length of service for children in permanent managing conservatorship: 31.8 months
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Status of Children No Longer in DFPS Legal Responsibility
Fiscal Year 2010
Total Children: 14,182
| Outcome | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Family Reunification | 4,115 | 29.0% |
| Custody Given To Relatives | 3,475 | 24.5% |
| Adoption Consummated | 4,803 | 33.9% |
| Children Emancipated | 1,529 | 10.8% |
| Other | 260 | 1.8% |
| State | 14,182 | 100% |
* Of the 1,529 youth emancipated in FY10, 1,152were
emancipated from paid foster care.
** Other includes children absent without permission, children in
court ordered or independent living placements; children for whom
conservatorship was never obtained and children with a missing
discharge reason.
Average Length of Time in Months for Children
Leaving DFPS Responsibility by Type of Exit and Region
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Family Reunification | Relative Care | Adoption | Long Term Care-Emancipation | Long Term Care-Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 18.6 | 17.7 | 34.7 | 72.2 | 7.5 |
| Abilene (2) | 14.0 | 14.5 | 34.8 | 79.5 | 1.8 |
| Arlington (3) | 11.7 | 11.8 | 31.2 | 58.5 | 11.5 |
| Tyler (4) | 13.3 | 10.7 | 31.3 | 48.7 | 27.0 |
| Beaumont (5) | 13.9 | 11.2 | 30.2 | 45.4 | 26.9 |
| Houston (6) | 16.0 | 16.1 | 33.1 | 63.0 | 20.3 |
| Austin (7) | 12.0 | 11.9 | 27.6 | 62.1 | 14.1 |
| San Antonio (8) | 13.8 | 15.4 | 29.2 | 61.3 | 10.7 |
| Midland (9) | 13.7 | 14.7 | 33.9 | 56.9 | 19.7 |
| El Paso (10) | 11.6 | 13.6 | 35.3 | 61.6 | 6.9 |
| Edinburg (11) | 13.8 | 13.8 | 37.3 | 49.2 | 17.8 |
| State | 13.8 | 13.5 | 31.6 | 60.2 | 16.2 |
Average Length of Time in Months for Children
Leaving DFPS Responsibility by Type of Exit and Race/Ethnicity
Fiscal Year 2010
| Race/Ethnicity | Family Reunification | Relative Care | Adoption | Long Term Care-Emancipation | Long Term Care-Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglo | 13.5 | 12.5 | 30.5 | 56.6 | 19.7 |
| African American | 14.7 | 13.7 | 33.2 | 66.4 | 14.7 |
| Hispanic | 13.8 | 14.5 | 31.3 | 57.8 | 15.8 |
| Native American | 8.0 | 13.6 | 38.4 | 68.3 | 2.6 |
| Asian | 4.4 | 14.2 | 43.0 | 59.7 | 19.5 |
| Other | 10.7 | 10.2 | 27.8 | 68.5 | 10.2 |
| State | 13.8 | 13.5 | 31.6 | 60.2 | 16.2 |
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Average Number of Out-of-Home Placements for Children Who Attained Permanency Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Family Reunification | Relative Care | Adoption | Long Term Care-Emancipation | Long Term Care-Other |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 2.5 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 9.6 | 4.5 |
| Abilene (2) | 2.5 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 8.5 | 3.5 |
| Arlington (3) | 1.9 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 8.9 | 2.6 |
| Tyler (4) | 1.8 | 1.9 | 3.3 | 7.5 | 3.9 |
| Beaumont (5) | 2 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 7.2 | 4 |
| Houston (6) | 2.2 | 2 | 3.2 | 9 | 3.4 |
| Austin (7) | 2 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 8.5 | 3.3 |
| San Antonio (8) | 2.3 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 10.8 | 2.7 |
| Midland (9) | 2 | 2.4 | 3.6 | 8.5 | 2 |
| El Paso (10) | 2.1 | 2 | 3.9 | 9.5 | 3.1 |
| Edinburg (11) | 2.1 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 7.6 | 4.7 |
| State Total | 2.1 | 2.1 | 3.5 | 9 | 3.4 |
Note: The average number of placements per child in substitute care for all children who attained permanency is 3.4 placements.
Length of Time in Care for Children Who Achieved Permanency Status*
Year: 2010
| Length of Time in Care | % of Total Children |
|---|---|
| 0-12 months | 51.1% |
| 13 to 24 months | 26.1% |
| More than 24 months | 22.8% |
Year: 2009
| Length of Time in Care | % of Total Children |
|---|---|
| 0-12 months | 50.0% |
| 13 to 24 months | 28.7% |
| More than 24 months | 21.4% |
Year: 2008
| Length of Time in Care | % of Total Children |
|---|---|
| 0-12 months | 55.2% |
| 13 to 24 months | 27.5% |
| More than 24 months | 17.3% |
Year: 2007
| Length of Time in Care | % of Total Children |
|---|---|
| 0-12 months | 62.7% |
| 13 to 24 months | 24.0% |
| More than 24 months | 13.3% |
Year: 2006
| Length of Time in Care | % of Total Children |
|---|---|
| 0-12 months | 66.3% |
| 13 to 24 months | 21.7% |
| More than 24 months | 12.1% |
* Children who left substitute care via an own home, permanent relative placement or adoption consummation and DFPS legal responsibility was ended.
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Average Monthly Number of Children and Young Adults, FTEs*
in Paid Foster Care by Service Levels
Fiscal Year 2010
| Service Level | Number of Children & Young Adults | Number of FTEs |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 10,506 | 9,389 |
| Child Specific** | 43 | 39 |
| Emergency Shelter | 892 | 558 |
| Intense | 301 | 270 |
| Moderate | 3,554 | 3,255 |
| Psychiatric Transition | 27 | 19 |
| Specialized | 2,706 | 2,474 |
| Total | 18,029*** | 16,004 |
Unduplicated Count: 17,562
Note: Calculations exclude children where cost of care was not covered by Title IV-E or state paid foster care.
* An FTE is calculated by dividing the number of paid foster care days in the month by the number of days in a month.
** Child Specific contracts do not have an actual level of care.
*** Duplicated count due to changes in service levels during the month.
Note: 24-Hour Residential Child Care Facilities Rates
Foster Care Expenditures by Source Fiscal Year 2010
Total Expenditures: $371,196,595.00
| Service Level | Expenditures | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Title IV-E | $116,174,142.50 | 31% |
| State Paid | $255,022,452.50 | 69% |
| Total | $371,196,595.00 | 100% |
Title IV-E Federal Foster Care Program Description
The Federal Foster Care Program helps States provide safe and stable out-of-home care for children until the children are safely returned home, placed permanently with adoptive families or placed in other planned arrangements for permanency. Funds are available for: monthly maintenance payments to eligible foster care providers; administrative costs to manage the program; training staff and foster parents; foster parent recruitment; and other related expenses.
State Paid Foster Care may be funded with Federal Block Grant (TANF)
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Children and Young Adults* in Paid Foster Care Monthly Average by Fiscal Year
| Fiscal Year | State Paid Children in Foster Care** | State Paid Young Adults* in Foster Care** | Title IV-E Children in Foster Care | Title IV-E Young Adults* Foster Care | Total Children & Young Adults in Foster Care*** | % Change from Previous Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 4,965 | 639 | 14,394 | 517 | 20,515 | 6.00% |
| 2007 | 5,002 | 618 | 14,335 | 533 | 20,488 | -0.13% |
| 2008 | 4,673 | 651 | 12,828 | 546 | 18,698 | -8.74% |
| 2009 | 4,344 | 700 | 11,485 | 545 | 17,074 | -8.69% |
| 2010 | 4,308 | 783 | 11,936 | 558 | 17,585 | 2.99% |
Children and Young Adults* in Paid Foster Care Monthly Average by Region
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | State Paid Children in Foster Care** | State Paid Young Adults* in Foster Care** | Title IV-E Children in Foster Care | Title IV-E Young Adults* Foster Care | Total Children & Young Adults in Foster Care*** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 249 | 48 | 884 | 42 | 1,223 |
| Abilene (2) | 101 | 24 | 390 | 19 | 534 |
| Arlington (3) | 846 | 172 | 2,160 | 108 | 3,286 |
| Tyler (4) | 373 | 53 | 550 | 22 | 998 |
| Beaumont (5) | 168 | 20 | 354 | 15 | 557 |
| Houston (6) | 893 | 151 | 2,688 | 119 | 3,851 |
| Austin (7) | 594 | 116 | 1,063 | 50 | 1,823 |
| San Antonio (8) | 605 | 103 | 1,991 | 78 | 2,777 |
| Midland (9) | 111 | 13 | 461 | 26 | 611 |
| El Paso (10) | 53 | 16 | 272 | 29 | 370 |
| Edinburg (11) | 316 | 68 | 1,126 | 50 | 1,560 |
| Unknown | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total*** | 4,309 | 784 | 11,940 | 558 | 17,591 |
Unduplicated Count: 17,562
* A young adult is any person in foster care who was 18 to 21 years of age at anytime during the fiscal year.
** State Paid Foster Care may be funded with Federal Block Grant (TANF).
*** Some children are served in more than one region and/or eligibility type in a month.
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Families and Children Receiving Kinship Caregiver Monetary Assistance
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Family Served | Children Served |
|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 291 | 478 |
| Abilene (2) | 185 | 305 |
| Arlington (3) | 1,380 | 2,404 |
| Tyler (4) | 216 | 358 |
| Beaumont (5) | 177 | 292 |
| Houston (6) | 1,573 | 2,775 |
| Austin (7) | 651 | 1,114 |
| San Antonio (8) | 588 | 1,127 |
| Midland (9) | 241 | 428 |
| El Paso (10) | 100 | 184 |
| Edinburg (11) | 487 | 964 |
| Unknown | 143 | 235 |
| Total | 6,032 | 10,664 |
Families and Children Kinship Caregiver Monetary Assistance Payments
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Total Integration Payments | Total Flexible Support Payments | Total Relative Caregiver Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | $136,000.00 | $216,500.00 | $352,500.00 |
| Abilene (2) | $95,000.00 | $158,500.00 | $253,500.00 |
| Arlington (3) | $791,000.00 | $1,214,500.00 | $2,005,500.00 |
| Tyler (4) | $129,000.00 | $180,000.00 | $309,000.00 |
| Beaumont (5) | $61,000.00 | $149,000.00 | $210,000.00 |
| Houston (6) | $510,000.00 | $1,454,499.00 | $1,964,499.00 |
| Austin (7) | $315,000.00 | $595,268.23 | $910,268.23 |
| San Antonio (8) | $332,000.00 | $573,500.00 | $905,500.00 |
| Midland (9) | $118,000.00 | $231,500.00 | $349,500.00 |
| El Paso (10) | $75,000.00 | $71,500.00 | $146,500.00 |
| Edinburg (11) | $159,000.00 | $512,150.00 | $671,150.00 |
| Unknown | $48,000.00 | $119,500.00 | $167,500.00 |
| Total | $2,769,000.00 | $5,476,417.23 | $8,245,417.23 |
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Average Number of Children Provided Adoption Subsidy* by Fiscal Year
| Fiscal Year | State Paid Adoption Subsidies | Title IV-E Adoption Subsidies | Total Children Provided Adoption Subsidy | % Change from Previous Fiscal Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 5,207 | 15,082 | 20,289 | 10.69% |
| 2007 | 5,487 | 16,900 | 22,387 | 10.34% |
| 2008 | 5,789 | 19,140 | 24,929 | 11.35% |
| 2009 | 6,149 | 21,609 | 27,758 | 11.35% |
| 2010 | 6,578 | 24,210 | 30,788 | 10.92% |
Average Number of Children Provided Adoption Subsidy* per Month by Region, Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Clients |
|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 1,485 |
| Abilene (2) | 815 |
| Arlington (3) | 6,579 |
| Tyler (4) | 1,247 |
| Beaumont (5) | 1,052 |
| Houston (6) | 6,788 |
| Austin (7) | 4,072 |
| San Antonio (8) | 6,178 |
| Midland (9) | 554 |
| El Paso (10) | 742 |
| Edinburg (11) | 1,273 |
| Unknown | 3 |
*Subsidy includes financial payments only, not medical and non-recurring subsidies.
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Average Number of Children and Families Receiving Purchased Services per Month
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Living at Home | Living Out of Home | Post Adoption | Total Children | Total Adults | Total Clients |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 498 | 345 | 110 | 953 | 985 | 1,938 |
| Abilene (2) | 139 | 192 | 131 | 462 | 589 | 1,051 |
| Arlington (3) | 1,065 | 1,102 | 149 | 2,316 | 2,677 | 4,993 |
| Tyler (4) | 485 | 374 | 48 | 907 | 1,379 | 2,286 |
| Beaumont (5) | 168 | 186 | 102 | 456 | 457 | 913 |
| Houston (6) | 952 | 1,008 | 195 | 2,155 | 3,466 | 5,621 |
| Austin (7) | 565 | 486 | 98 | 1,149 | 2,038 | 3,187 |
| San Antonio (8) | 1,002 | 691 | 88 | 1,781 | 2,968 | 4,749 |
| Midland (9) | 120 | 163 | 56 | 339 | 806 | 1,145 |
| El Paso (10) | 80 | 107 | 96 | 283 | 293 | 576 |
| Edinburg (11) | 709 | 436 | 2 | 1,147 | 2,606 | 3,753 |
| Total | 5,783 | 5,090 | 1,075 | 11,948 | 18,264 | 30,212 |
Note: Averages are rounded to the nearest whole number.
Average Monthly Percent of Children Receiving CPS Purchased Services by Region
| Region | Number of In-Home Children Receiving Purchased Services |
Total Number of In-Home Children |
% of In-Home Children Receiving Purchased Services |
Number of Children in Substitute Care Receiving Purchased Services |
Total Number of Children in Substitute Care |
% of Children in Substitute Care Receiving Purchased Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 498 | 2,747 | 18.1% | 345 | 1,640 | 21.0% |
| Abilene (2) | 139 | 1,242 | 11.2% | 192 | 762 | 25.1% |
| Arlington (3) | 1,065 | 9,964 | 10.7% | 1,102 | 4,969 | 22.2% |
| Tyler (4) | 485 | 2,133 | 22.8% | 374 | 1,643 | 22.8% |
| Beaumont (5) | 168 | 885 | 19.0% | 186 | 763 | 24.4% |
| Houston (6) | 952 | 10,860 | 8.8% | 1,008 | 7,011 | 14.4% |
| Austin (7) | 565 | 3,970 | 14.2% | 486 | 2,941 | 16.5% |
| San Antonio (8) | 1,002 | 6,840 | 14.6% | 691 | 4,334 | 15.9% |
| Midland (9) | 120 | 1,374 | 8.7% | 163 | 942 | 17.3% |
| El Paso (10) | 80 | 1,893 | 4.2% | 107 | 546 | 19.6% |
| Edinburg (11) | 709 | 8,026 | 8.8% | 436 | 2,214 | 19.7% |
| Total | 5,783 | 49,933 | 11.6% | 5,090 | 27,767 | 18.3% |
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Family Group Decision Making (FGDM)
FGDM is a part of the CPS process to be family-centered. The goal is to enhance safety, permanency, and well-being for children by providing direct services and support services to their caregivers, whether biological or through affinity. FGDM describes a variety of practices to work with and engage families in problem solving, including Family Team Meetings (FTM), Family Group Conferences (FGC), and Circles of Support (COS):
- Family Team Meeting (FTM) is designed as a rapid response to child safety and placement concerns and is used to achieve positive outcomes for children in the earliest stages of interaction between CPS and families.
- Family Group Conference (FGC) is a process where families join with relatives, friends, and others in the community to develop a plan to ensure children are cared for and protected from future harm. This broader constellation of “family” convenes with information providers/community supports and CPS caseworkers in a unique partnership that empowers the “family group” with a high degree of decision-making authority and responsibility.
- Circles of Support (COS) is a youth-focused, youth-driven meeting with the primary purpose of developing a plan for older youth to transition from foster care to adulthood. It may be used for other purposes as well. It includes broader participation of the youth’s support network.
Family Team Meetings Conducted By Race/Ethnicity
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 220 | 113 | 333 | 2 | 8 | 27 | 703 |
| Abilene (2) | 371 | 94 | 156 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 646 |
| Arlington (3) | 935 | 613 | 467 | 8 | 6 | 94 | 2,123 |
| Tyler (4) | 629 | 234 | 92 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 999 |
| Beaumont (5) | 189 | 118 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 346 |
| Houston (6) | 612 | 583 | 424 | 4 | 11 | 61 | 1,695 |
| Austin (7) | 665 | 453 | 490 | 3 | 5 | 92 | 1,708 |
| San Antonio (8) | 416 | 135 | 908 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 1,503 |
| Midland (9) | 71 | 23 | 79 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 182 |
| El Paso (10) | 29 | 16 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 185 |
| Edinburg (11) | 71 | 14 | 813 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 924 |
| Other/Unknown | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 4,209 | 2,396 | 3,929 | 25 | 35 | 424 | 11,018 |
Family Group Conferences Conducted By Race/Ethnicity Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 108 | 38 | 133 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 298 |
| Abilene (2) | 186 | 35 | 66 | 2 | 0 | 16 | 305 |
| Arlington (3) | 343 | 231 | 159 | 3 | 3 | 71 | 810 |
| Tyler (4) | 212 | 75 | 37 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 349 |
| Beaumont (5) | 84 | 58 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 154 |
| Houston (6) | 309 | 410 | 180 | 0 | 3 | 49 | 951 |
| Austin (7) | 281 | 191 | 155 | 3 | 1 | 48 | 679 |
| San Antonio (8) | 126 | 83 | 363 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 598 |
| Midland (9) | 73 | 39 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 224 |
| El Paso (10) | 13 | 8 | 117 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 147 |
| Edinburg (11) | 63 | 19 | 663 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 765 |
| Total | 1,798 | 1,187 | 1,981 | 15 | 12 | 287 | 5,280 |
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Circles of Support Conducted by Race/Ethnicity
Fiscal Year 2010
| Region | Anglo | African American | Hispanic | Native American | Asian | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubbock (1) | 79 | 54 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 212 |
| Abilene (2) | 30 | 11 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 52 |
| Arlington (3) | 194 | 237 | 96 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 563 |
| Tyler (4) | 59 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 111 |
| Beaumont (5) | 34 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 60 |
| Houston (6) | 181 | 428 | 158 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 794 |
| Austin (7) | 94 | 104 | 61 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 277 |
| San Antonio (8) | 62 | 59 | 224 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 369 |
| Midland (9) | 31 | 8 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 67 |
| El Paso (10) | 3 | 9 | 38 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 54 |
| Edinburg (11) | 19 | 6 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 157 |
| Total | 786 | 979 | 813 | 4 | 14 | 120 | 2,716 |
Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Services
Youth Ages 16 through 20
The Transitional Services Program includes Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) program services to help youth aging out of foster care prepare for adult life, and assist with the initial transition to adult living. PAL services ensure that DFPS foster youth and those aging out of care receive the tools, resources, supports, and personal and community connections they need to become self-sufficient adult. Supportive services and benefits are provided to eligible youth ages 16 to 21, and in some cases up to age 23 for certain educational/vocational needs, to assist when they leave foster care.
| Fiscal Year | Eligible and Served | Eligible and Not Served | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 7,279 | 605 | 7,884 |
| 2006 | 7,639 | 717 | 8,356 |
| 2007 | 7,622 | 988 | 8,610 |
| 2008 | 7,735 | 889 | 8,624 |
| 2010 | 7,701 | 996 | 8,697 |
Note: 706 youth who were not served in FY 2010 received services prior to FY 2010.