Youth for Tomorrow
Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ
Question:
How do CPS caseworkers obtain an Initial Service Authorization for CPS children who may
need placement in private contract residential care?
Answer:
The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) contracts with Youth for
Tomorrow (YFT) to assist in the implementation of the Texas Service System. These
statewide services are provided according to procedures approved by DFPS.
Secondly, DFPS policy requires that caseworkers obtain an Initial Service
Authorizaion for children prior to placement in residential care only if
the child needs Moderate or higher services. This requirement does not
pertain to emergency shelter placements.
CPS caseworkers need to forward the information listed below to YFT for an Initial
service authorization ONLY for children in the conservatorship of DFPS and who will
need services in a contract residential setting. Again, this service does not
include children needing Basic services, which is assigned by CPS caseworkers.
- IMPACT LOC Authorization Request Form
- Common Application, Form 2087
- Psychological or psychiatric report completed within 14 months
- Information on medical problems or disabilities
- Information describing any extenuating circumstances, incident reports,
etc.
These materials may be mailed to YFT at:
Youth for Tomorrow
624 Six Flags Drive, #126
Arlington, TX 76011
Finally, DFPS does not authorize YFT to accept faxes of more than 35 pages. When
YFT has finished this work, YFT will load the Initial Service Authorization into
IMPACT within two (2) working days of receipt of all information.
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