🔤 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