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CPS 2.4 Children In Legal Responsibility on August 31 by Legal Status and Average Days in Care FY2015-2024

Published by data.austintexas.gov | City of Austin | Metadata Last Checked: July 29, 2025 | Last Modified: 2025-01-30
Children in DFPS custody are those for whom a court has appointed DFPS legal responsibility through temporary or permanent managing conservatorship or other court ordered legal basis. This chart includes any child in DFPS custody on August 31 of the fiscal year. A description of the different types of legal statuses is in the CPS glossary: https://www.dfps.texas.gov/About_DFPS/Data_Book/Child_Protective_Services/Resources/glossary.asp Visit dfps.texas.gov for information on Children In Legal Responsibility and all DFPS programs.

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