Source: http://benchbook.texaschildrenscommission.gov/library_item/gov.texaschildrenscommission.benchbook/34
Timestamp: 2019-04-26 04:01:33+00:00

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DFPS may place a child with a relative or other designated caregiver identified on the proposed Child Placement Resources Form.
• Shall provide a copy of an informational manual required under Tex. Fam. Code § 261.3071 to the relative or other designated caregiver at the time of the child’s placement. Tex. Fam. Code § 262.114(b).
• The placement is available and in the child's best interest. Tex. Fam. Code § 262.114(c).
Special Issue: Courts are required at each permanency hearing held under Chapter 263 to review the placement of each child who is not placed with a relative caregiver or designated caregiver as defined by Tex. Fam. Code § 264.751, and make a finding as to whether DFPS is able to place the child with a relative or designated caregiver and to state the evidence that supports its finding either way. Tex. Fam. Code § 263.002(b).
◦ any other information about the child DFPS determines will assist the proposed caregiver in meeting the child’s needs. Tex. Fam. Code § 264.7541(a).
DFPS may waive the requirements if the proposed relative or other designated caregiver has a long-standing or significant relationship with the child and has provided care for the child at any time during the 12 months preceding the date of the proposed placement. Tex. Fam. Code § 264.7541(b).
When a child is taken into possession and no allegations of delinquent conduct, conduct in need of supervision, or criminal conduct have been made, that child may not be held in isolation or in a jail, juvenile detention facility, or other secure detention facility. Tex. Fam. Code § 262.108.

References: § 261
 § 262
 § 262
 § 264
 § 263
 § 264
 § 264
 § 262