What is DFPS’s role in monitoring an LCPAA?

• A. Provide case management to all families.
• B. Fund all placements.
• C. Conduct licensing inspections, review compliance, and investigate complaints; ensure alignment with statutes and contracts.
• D. Only handle background checks.

Answer: (C)

DFPS monitors an LCPAA through oversight that focuses on licensing, compliance, and accountability. They conduct licensing inspections to verify the agency meets required safety, staffing, recordkeeping, and operational standards. They review ongoing compliance with applicable statutes, Texas Administrative Rules, and the terms of the agency’s contracts, ensuring the agency carries out services as dictated by law and agreement. They also investigate complaints about the agency, its staff, or its services to determine if issues are substantiated and to enforce corrective actions when needed. This broad monitoring protects children and families and ensures the agency operates within legal and contractual obligations. The other tasks described—providing case management, funding all placements, or handling only background checks—do not capture the full oversight role DFPS has.