In abrupt retirement letter, an investigations director decries Texas’ “untenable” child welfare agency

In abrupt retirement letter, an investigations director decries Texas’ “untenable” child welfare agency

By Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune March 23, 2023 “In abrupt retirement letter, an investigations director decries Texas’ “untenable” child welfare agency” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the m…

In abrupt retirement letter, an investigations director decries Texas’ “untenable” child welfare agency

Sharon Fonvielle-Baughman said leadership has failed to support the special investigators division, a unit created in 2005 to handle the most high-risk cases.

In abrupt retirement letter, an investigations director decries Texas’ “untenable” child welfare agency

Sharon Fonvielle-Baughman said Texas Department of Family and Protective Services leadership has failed to support the special investigators division, a unit created in 2005 to handle the most high-risk cases.