When CPS youth are in TJJD placements, they remain eligible for CPS services such as service and transition planning, Circles of Support, PAL information, etc. How these are provided will depend on the setting.

If there are other problems or issues related to a youth’s placement in TJJD custody or on TJJD parole, the youth’s caseworker contacts the CPS regional Juvenile Justice liaison for assistance.

For additional information on available services, see the Juvenile Justice Resource GuidePDF Document.

Extended Foster Care, Extended Court Oversight, and Return to Care

A youth in DFPS conservatorship who turns 18 years of age in Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) custody or while on TJJD parole is eligible to:

  •  request Extended Foster Care (before aging-out of care);

  •  have a trial independence period from DFPS care with extended DFPS court oversight; or

  •  return for Extended Foster Care (after aging-out of care).

See 10000 Services to Older Youth in Care.