Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.4.3 CPS Objectives a. Prevent further harm to children and to keep children with their families when possible; b. Provide permanence for children in substitute care by resolving danger or enhancing parental protective factors and returning children to their families; c. Provide permanence for children who cannot return to their families. d. Accept and prevent separation and work to keep siblings together. e. Services respect the child’s culture. f. Ensure that all provided services meet the following quality indicators: 1. Children are safe in their placements. 2. Children receive quality services designed to meet their individual needs. 3. Children maintain connections to parents, siblings, family, and other individual the child deems as important to themselves. 4. Children are placed with siblings. 5. Services respect the child's culture. 6. To be fully prepared for successful adulthood, children and youth are provided opportunities, experiences, and activities similar to those experienced by their non-foster care peers. 7. Children and youth are provided opportunities to participate in decisions that impact their lives. 8. Services reflect and meet the unique needs of the community. 9. Children experience normalcy. 10. Children participate in quality education programs and services regularly and in accordance with Texas educational laws.