The caseworker must file the initial Family Service Plan no later than 45 days after DFPS is named managing conservator, that is, 45 days from the date that:
• DFPS takes emergency custody under exigent circumstances;
• the emergency ex parte court order is signed; or
• the court order was issued following a show cause hearing for a nonemergency removal.
See 5520 The Family’s Service and Visitation Plans: Filing and Review Requirements.
If a parent cannot be located, the caseworker must attach Form 2277PDF Document Diligent Search for Missing Parent to the service plan.
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