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CPS 2.4 Children In Legal Responsibility on August 31 by Legal Status and Average Days in Care FY2016-2025

Published by data.austintexas.gov | City of Austin | Catalog Last Checked: August 01, 2026 at 02:42 PM | Dataset Last Updated: February 12, 2026
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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