Texas Child Protection Law Bench Book

2024 version: As effective October 1, 2024

A. Prevention Services

FFPSA allows for a 50% matching of federal Title IV-E funds for states who invest in evidence-based prevention services for families with children who are at imminent risk of entering the foster care system. Programs can address mental health, substance abuse, and parenting skills and supports and must meet certain criteria set out in FFPSA for reimbursement eligibility.