Editorial: Protecting CPS / State privatization law could wreck Harris County's effective child protective services
Source: Houston Chronicle (TX), Nov. 2, 2006, 8:15PM
Despite the continuing turmoil caused by privatization of the state's Health and Human Services eligibility system, another unneeded and reckless effort could force Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults to halt many of its programs.
If that happens, a legislative drive to outsource the provision of social services to private vendors will endanger the welfare of thousands of vulnerable children here. Each year $4.7 million in county funds finances essential protective programs for abused and neglected children.