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After alleged sexual assault of two children living in state care, another foster shelter closes
Read full article: After alleged sexual assault of two children living in state care, another foster shelter closesTwo girls in the care of Child Protective Services were allegedly sexually assaulted in October after sneaking out of a facility run by the state agency. Advocates say it’s a symptom of the Texas foster care systems’ problems.
In after-hours notice, Gov. Greg Abbott announces another leadership change for the Department of Family and Protective Services
Read full article: In after-hours notice, Gov. Greg Abbott announces another leadership change for the Department of Family and Protective ServicesFormer DFPS commissioner Anne Heiligenstein was tapped by Abbott in June to serve as the agency’s executive deputy commissioner. Last month, she was out. Now she’s back.
Two Texas Family and Protective Services leaders exiting beleaguered agency
Read full article: Two Texas Family and Protective Services leaders exiting beleaguered agencyThe department is terminating the contract of Executive Deputy Commissioner Anne Heiligenstein, who was supposed to work until next June, amid a staffing crisis. The chief of staff for the agency’s top leader has also left.