A youth under age 18 in DFPS conservatorship may request to take driver education courses or apply for a driver license, if they meet the age requirements listed on the Department of Public Safety website How to Apply for a Texas Driver License as a Teen page. The youth’s caregiver may make the request on the behalf of the youth.

The caseworker assesses the youth’s readiness to take a driver education course and obtains appropriate approvals.

The Personal Documents Resource Guide provides a complete outline of what is required and how to help with obtaining a driver license.

The caseworker documents the assessment and any consultation with any other relevant people on the Contact Detail page in IMPACT.