🔤 Foster Care Acronym Cheat Sheet
| Acronym | Meaning | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| DHS | Department of Human Services | Oversees child welfare services |
| GAL | Guardian ad Litem | Represents the child in court |
| IEP | Individualized Education Program | Plan for special education support |
| TPR | Termination of Parental Rights | Legal step to allow adoption |
| CPS | Child Protective Services | Investigates abuse/neglect reports |
| RTF | Residential Treatment Facility | Higher-level care for trauma/behavioral needs |