The caseworker completes a Transfer Summary when the stage remains open and is transferred to another caseworker.

The caseworker completes a Closing Summary in each stage of service when it is closed.

Conservatorship cases are closed by the end of the month following the month of termination of DFPS’s legal responsibility for the child. The only exception is for youth who turn 18 while in DFPS conservatorship. Those SUB stages remain open for trial independence or extended foster care.

See:

10500 Trial Independence and Return for Extended Foster Care

10400 Extended Foster Care for Youth Who Are Age 18 or Older

Trial Independence and Return Before Turning 21 Resource GuidePDF Document

Extended Foster Care Resource GuidePDF Document