The Foster Care tool indicates whether a student is in Foster Care. Start and end dates are associated with each instance of a Foster Care record. These records are not tied to student enrollments or calendars.
Texas has defined unique Foster Care Indicator Codes. See below for further information on this field.
See the core Foster Care article for information on necessary tool rights, available Ad hoc fields, and guidance on adding and printing Foster Care records.
Foster Care Detail Fields
The Foster Care Detail fields are used to enter start and end dates, foster care status, and any relevant comments regarding the student's foster care.
Foster Care Detail Editor
Foster Care Indicator Code
The Foster Care Indicator code indicates whether a student is currently, or was previously, in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
Code
Description
Definition
0
Not in the conservatorship of DFPS
Student is not currently in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services
1
In the conservatorship of DFPS
Student is currently in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services
2
PK previously in the conservatorship of DFPS
Pre-kindergarten student was previously in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services
3
PK Student Foster at Any Time
Pre-kindergarten student is or ever has been in foster care in another state or territory, if the child resides in this state (Texas).
Foster Care Detail Editor