The caseworker must complete the following steps:

  •  Work with each parent to develop an initial Family Plan of Service (FPOS).

  •  Obtain supervisor approval.

  •  File the plan with the court within 45 days of the first order naming DFPS as temporary managing conservator.

The caseworker completes an FPOS for each parent if:

  •  The parents do not live together.

  •  The parents live together but want or need separate plans.

If the parents live together and do not want or need separate plans, the caseworker may complete one FPOS for both parents.

The caseworker initiates services for the parent before developing the FPOS if both of the following are true:

  •  A court ordered the services, or the services are otherwise determined to be critical.

  •  The family agrees to participate in the services.

Texas Family Code §§263.101External Link; 263.103External Link