I want help and information on dealing with Child Protective Services
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I want help and information on dealing with Child Protective Services
This toolkit provides information, a form, and more to help you deal with Child Protective Services. This toolkit was developed by Legal Aid of Northwest Texas, the CPS Helpline for Strong Families and Safe Children, and various other organizations.
This toolkit includes:
- Frequently Asked Questions about dealing with CPS.
- Articles on topics related to Child Protective Services.
Need Help?
- Use our Legal Help Finder tool to search for legal help in your area.
- Check our Legal Clinic Calendar to see if there is an upcoming legal clinic near you.
- Use Ask a Question to chat online with a lawyer or law student.
- You can contact the CPS Family Helpline for Strong Families and Safe Children to get free answers about dealing with CPS.
WARNING! The information and forms in this toolkit are not legal advice and are not a substitute for the help of a lawyer. It’s a good idea to talk with a lawyer about your particular situation.
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Research Tips
The legal system is complex and it is not possible for TexasLawHelp to answer every question you may have. A good option for more to find out more information is to go to a local law library and do your own legal research. Please see the link below for a link to our Guide to the Legal Research Process.
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Also, please see the link below for a directory of local law libraries available for the public use.
If you are not located near a law library you may be able to access more information, if you are a Texas resident, by registering for a free Texas State Law Library card. With this card you can access a variety of online sources. Please click the link below for more information.
Reliable Books/Guides to look for at your local law library.
- O’Connors Texas Family Law Handbook
- Texas Family Law Practice Manual
- Texas Family Code Annotated
- Texas Jurisprudence
WestLaw Resources – If your local law library has free WestLaw access you can look for secondary resources called:
- Texas Practice Series
- Texas Family Law Service
- Texas Practice Guide Family Law