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28 May 2015, 3:15 am by Michael Busby
If you are a victim of family violence, then you should immediately sought legal counsel from a Family Law attorney or any other competent authorities such as the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. [read post]
3 Mar 2017, 3:15 am by Michael Busby
If you are a victim of family violence, then you should immediately sought legal counsel from a Family Law attorney or any other competent authorities such as the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. [read post]
28 May 2015, 3:15 am by Michael
Apart from this, the Attorney General, the District Attorney, Family Law attorneys or the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services also have the power to file for a protective order on the behalf of the abused. [read post]
2 Jul 2012, 12:26 pm by texastriallawyers
*Texas Adult Protective Services http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Adult_Protection/About_Adult_Protective_Services/ Their mission is similar to child care oversight – to protect older adults and persons with disabilities from abuse, neglect and exploitation by investigating and providing or arranging for services as necessary to alleviate or prevent further maltreatment. [read post]
13 Jul 2015, 3:14 am by Michael
MichaelIn one of the previous blogs, we discussed the role of Child Protective Services (CPS) or as it referred in Texas, the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). [read post]
13 Jul 2015, 3:14 am by Michael
Michael In one of the previous blogs, we discussed the role of Child Protective Services (CPS) or as it referred in Texas, the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). [read post]
15 Feb 2022, 10:39 am by Robert Guest
When there are accusations that a child is being abused or neglected, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (the Department) may get involved to protect endangered children. [read post]
15 Mar 2016, 9:53 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
After Three Decades of Public Service, DFPS Commissioner Specia Stepping Down from Top Job   AUSTIN – Judge John Specia Jr. today announced his intention to retire as Commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) effective May 31, 2016. [read post]
17 Apr 2020, 7:08 am
Many parents who are contacted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) are shocked when they realize that they are being investigated for potential child abuse or neglect. [read post]
16 Sep 2015, 2:12 pm by Ramos Law Group, PLLC
  Section 102.0045 of the Texas Family Code is modified to allow the sibling of a child separated for a sibling as a result of an action by the Department of Family Protective Services to file an original suit for access to the child. [read post]
16 Sep 2015, 2:12 pm by Ramos Law Firm
  Section 102.0045 of the Texas Family Code is modified to allow the sibling of a child separated for a sibling as a result of an action by the Department of Family Protective Services to file an original suit for access to the child. [read post]
12 Apr 2016, 7:52 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
After Three Decades of Public Service, DFPS Commissioner Specia Stepping Down from Top Job AUSTIN – Judge John Specia Jr. announced his intention to retire as Commissioner of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) effective May 31, 2016. [read post]
28 Jun 2023, 9:06 pm by Texas Legal News
Once you've gathered your evidence, contact Adult Protective Services in Texas to investigate your allegations. [read post]
20 Oct 2016, 9:49 am by Jerri Lynn Ward, J.D.
Provider Letter No. 16-36 – Clarification of Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation (ANE) Self-Reporting and “Duty to Report” Requirements HCSSA is required by the Texas Administrative Code, Title 40, Part 1, Chapter 97, §97.249, to self-report to both the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) incidents of ANE of HCSSA… [read post]
25 Feb 2011, 4:00 am by Bryan Fears
 Late last year a mentally ill teenager, Michael Keith Owens, died at the hands of Daystar, the residential treatment center where he was placed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS). [read post]
17 Dec 2018, 8:00 am by Rania Combs
Texas Adult Protective Services (APS) investigates reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elderly or disabled adults. [read post]
5 Oct 2022, 12:06 pm by Melody McDonald Lanier
In Texas, adults sentenced to prison are remanded to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ). [read post]
22 Jan 2018, 9:17 am by Robert Liles
Today, the Texas Department of State Health Services describes “personal care services” as: “A Medicaid benefit that assists eligible clients who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) because of a physical, cognitive or behavioral limitation related to their disability, physical or mental illness, or chronic condition. [read post]
26 Nov 2019, 6:48 am
Being accused of child neglect can also lead to an investigation by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the potential removal of the child from one's home. [read post]