Unit One
National, State and Local Telephone Numbers
Staff
Local Attorneys
Toll Free Numbers
United Way Agencies
Community Referral Packet
Unit 2
Web Resources
Child Welfare
Law & Advocacy
Cultural Competence
Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse
Child Development
Conflict Resolution
Unit Three download
Investigation Resources and CPS Jargon
How to contact the Texas Parole Board
Assistance with Child Support or DNA Testing
Requesting Parole Information
Locating someone on the Sex Offender List
Montgomery County Contacts
Harris County Contacts
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Contacts
CPS Jargon
Unit Four
Medical Resources
Overview of the Star Health Program
Medication Drug Chart
Medical /Prescription Abbreviations from Latin
Psychotropic Medication Utilization Parameters for Foster Children
Ethical Consideration in Choosing Psychiatric Medications
Unit Five
Placement Options
Types of Foster Placements—General Overview
List of Private Foster Care Agencies used by DFPS in Montgomery County
Kinship Manual—as provided to relatives or kinship providers by DFPS
Poverty Level Guidelines
Kinship Caregiver Resources
Texas Fact Sheet for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children
Sibling Issues in Foster Care and Adoption
Unit Six
Permanency Outcomes
Family Reunification—What Evidence Shows:
The Child and Family Services Reviews
Research on Family Reunification
Examples from the Field
Program Support for Reunification
Questions for Future Research
Adoption or Permanent Managing Conservatorship:
The Benefits of Adoption
How to Become an Adoptive Parent
What is PMC
Adoption Assistance Program
Aging Out/PAL Preparation for Adult Living:
Circle of Support
Benefits for Youth Transitioning from Foster Care to Adult Living
General Information—The Education & Training Voucher
Unit Seven download
Legal Training for CASA—Amy Atkinson
Preparation for Testifying
Assessment of Reasonable Efforts
Assessment of Gains & Losses
Sample Subject Areas You Should Be Prepared to Testify About
