Description
Children in DFPS custody are those for whom a court has appointed DFPS legal responsibility through temporary or permanent managing conservatorship or other court ordered legal basis. This chart includes any child in DFPS custody on August 31 of the fiscal year.
A description of the different types of legal statuses is in the CPS glossary: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/About_DFPS/Data_Book/Child_Protective_Services/Resources/glossary.asp
Visit dfps.texas.gov for information on all DFPS programs
Resources
| Name | Format | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comma Separated Values File | CSV | Open resource | |
| JSON File | JSON | Open resource | |
| RDF File | RDF | Open resource | |
| XML File | XML | Open resource |