When CPS is appointed as permanent managing conservator without termination of parental rights, the caseworker must assess each parent’s involvement and participation in service planning. The assessment must include a discussion with each parent about the parent’s:

  •  desire for family reunification with the child;

  •  progress in services listed on the Family Plan of Service;

  •  level of interest in maintaining contact with the child; and

  •  willingness to sign a relinquishment of parental rights.

The caseworker must:

  •  document the assessment in the monthly narrative and evaluation during the month it took place; and

  •  report the assessment to the court through the court report submitted for the Permanency Hearings After Final Order.

See 6330 The Family Strengths and Needs Assessment (FSNA).