Safety and Permanency in Child Protective Services

Child Protective Services (CPS) aims to protect children and to act in their best interest. The agency helps parents and other family members solve problems that lead to abuse and neglect. Their goal is to provide services and support to help families stay together and to help kids in need to find a safe and stable place to stay. For this free community presentation, participants will learn about the following:

• What happens when you call CPS?
• What process does CPS use?
• How can the agency help children and families?

The program qualifies for 2 hours of CEU credit (LPC, LMSW, RN and PhD). Space is limited, so please RSVP.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Melissa Tijerina, LPC, service program administrator at CPS Region 8, is responsible for supervising the Kinship and Family Group Decision-Making Programs. Her 15 years of experience at the Department of Family and Protective Services includes working as a field caseworker and supervisor in the investigation and conservatorship program areas and as program director for investigations. As the CPS resource and external relations specialist, she was a liaison to schools, law enforcement, and the medical community. She is an adjunct professor in the Criminal Justice Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio where she teaches intimate partner and family violence courses.

ABOUT US
Clarity Child Guidance Center is a nonprofit mental health treatment center providing programs designed specifically for kids ages 3-17. Our goal is to provide families throughout South Texas greater access to children's mental health care regardless of their ability to pay. Visit www.claritycgc.org for more information.