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What does a DFPS investigation entail?

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It can prove both stressful and confusing for parents to get contacted or to receive a visit from an investigator or caseworker from the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Firstly, know that this is essentially a child protective services (CPS) investigation, and is in pursuit of the department’s mission of protecting children from both neglect and abuse, says Houston-based family law expert Kersh Law Firm. Image source: homeeducator.com  Within the DFPS is the Child Protective Investigations (CPI) division, which looks into allegations of such abuse and neglect by parents or other family and household members. The risk of abuse and neglect occurs when it a reasonable likelihood that children may go through such situations has been established, according to the Texas Family Code. DFPS investigators may, after thorough examination of the situation, refer parents to various services to assist them in learning better care for and/or disciplining their children.