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Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter E - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH OTHER STATE AGENCIES › Section 702.425 - Memorandum of Understanding concerning Interagency Cooperation for Continuity of Youth Care between the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) and the Texas Youth Commission (TYC)

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Parties. The state agencies DFPS and TYC are the parties in this memorandum of
				  understanding (MOU).
(b) Purpose.
				  DFPS and TYC are required to jointly adopt rules to ensure that youth in the
				  conservatorship of DFPS and who are committed to TYC or who are supervised or
				  on parole with TYC receive the appropriate services.
(c) Responsibilities of DFPS.
(1) Information to be Provided at the Time of
				  Commitment. Unless previously provided and to the extent available, DFPS will
				  provide the following records to TYC upon commitment of a youth who is in DFPS
				  conservatorship at the time of commitment:
(A) medical history information in DFPS
				  records that are relevant to the youth's medical care, including, to the extent
				  available, the medical records of the youth's last physical, last dental
				  check-up, last vision and hearing screening, medication currently prescribed,
				  current immunization records, and any other records needed to ensure the youth
				  receives appropriate medical treatment;
(B) records documenting any current mental
				  health treatment and counseling needs;
(C) records documenting any current treatment
				  needs for drug and alcohol abuse or sex offender treatment;
(D) name and contact information of the
				  medical consenter and alternative medical consenter for the youth; to be
				  updated within 24 hours of any change in medical consenter or alternative
				  medical consenter;
(E) the youth's
				  current CPS service plan, placement summary from the youth's last caretaker, if
				  any, and the name and contact information of the youth's attorney ad litem,
				  guardian ad litem, or CASA, if any; and
(F) the youth's current academic achievement
				  records, education portfolio, and current education plan.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter F - ADVISORY COMMITTEES › Section 702.501 - Authority and General Provisions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Authority to establish advisory committees. The Executive Commissioner has the
				  authority to appoint advisory committees and to adopt rules regarding the
				  purpose, structure, and use of advisory committees under Texas Human Resources
				  Code §
										40.030.
(b) Applicability of Texas Government Code,
				  Chapter 2110. An advisory committee established under this subchapter is
				  subject to Texas Government Code Chapter 2110.
(c) Applicability of Texas Government Code
				  Chapter 551. Unless otherwise expressly provided, an advisory committee
				  established under this subchapter is subject to the Open Meetings Act, Texas
				  Government Code Chapter 551, as if it were a governmental body.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter F - ADVISORY COMMITTEES › Section 702.503 - Presiding Officer Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Unless otherwise expressly provided, an advisory committee
					 selects a presiding officer from among its members.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter F - ADVISORY COMMITTEES › Section 702.505 - Conflicts of Interest

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A committee member who has, or potentially has, any direct
					 financial interest in the outcome of a proposed recommendation that is to be
					 voted on by the committee must:
(1)
				  disclose the interest prior to the vote on the proposed
				  recommendation;
(2) recuse himself
				  from any leadership role (presiding officer, chair, or co-chair) on the
				  committee during the vote; and
(3)
				  refrain from voting on the recommendation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter F - ADVISORY COMMITTEES › Section 702.507 - Committee on Advancing Residential Practices

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Establishment. The Committee on Advancing
				  Residential Practices (CARP) is established.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of CARP is to advise
				  DFPS regarding the impact of Department policy on contracted foster care
				  providers.
(c) Tasks. CARP performs
				  the following tasks:
(1) makes
				  recommendations to the Department through regularly scheduled meetings and
				  Department staff assigned to the committee; and
(2) performs other tasks consistent with
				  CARP's purpose that are requested by the Commissioner.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter F - ADVISORY COMMITTEES › Section 702.509 - Public Private Partnership

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Establishment. The Public Private Partnership (PPP) is established.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of the PPP is to
				  explore, study, and recommend innovative and creative practices that affect the
				  Texas Foster Care system. The PPP provides recommendations to the Department
				  regarding Foster Care Redesign and its implementation.
(c) Tasks. The PPP performs the following
				  tasks:
(1) makes recommendations to the
				  Department through regularly scheduled meetings and Department staff assigned
				  to the committee; and
(2) performs
				  other tasks consistent with the committee's purpose that are requested by the
				  Commissioner.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter F - ADVISORY COMMITTEES › Section 702.511 - Advisory Committee on Promoting Adoption of Minority Children

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Establishment. The Advisory Committee on
				  Promoting Adoption of Minority Children (ACPAMC) is established.
(b) Purpose. The ACPAMC works locally and at
				  the state level to raise awareness of the needs of minority children in all
				  stages of service.
(c) Tasks. The
				  ACPAMC performs the following tasks:
(1)
				  makes recommendation to the Department through regularly scheduled meetings and
				  Department staff assigned to the committee; and
(2) performs other tasks consistent with the
				  committee's purpose that are requested by the Commissioner.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter F - ADVISORY COMMITTEES › Section 702.513 - Parent Collaboration Group

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Establishment. The Parent Collaboration Group (PCG) is established.
(b) Purpose. The purpose of the PCG is to
				  provide a forum for individuals who have had involvement with the child welfare
				  system as parents to discuss their experiences and make recommendations to the
				  Department for improving the system.
(c) Tasks. The PCG performs the following
				  tasks:
(1) Makes recommendations to the
				  Department through regularly scheduled meetings and Department staff assigned
				  to the committee; and
(2) Performs
				  other tasks consistent with its purpose and bylaws.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter F - ADVISORY COMMITTEES › Section 702.515 - Youth Leadership Council

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Establishment. The Youth Leadership Council is established.
(b) Purpose. The Youth Leadership Council
				  provides a forum for youth who are currently or were formerly in foster care to
				  discuss their experiences with the Texas foster care system and make
				  recommendations to the Department for improving the system.
(c) Tasks. The Youth Leadership Council
				  performs the following tasks:
(1) Makes
				  recommendations to the Department through scheduled meetings based on the
				  availability of the current or former foster youth; and
(2) Performs other tasks consistent with its
				  purpose.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter G - TRAINING AND EDUCATION › Section 702.601 - What is the purpose of this subchapter?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
This subchapter contains DFPS policies on employee
					 eligibility to participate in training and education programs, and on employee
					 obligations upon receipt of training and education.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter G - TRAINING AND EDUCATION › Section 702.605 - What is DFPS's policy on training?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
DFPS encourages the professional development of all staff
					 through training and education programs. Subject to the availability of funds,
					 DFPS is authorized to fund costs for training and education in accordance with
					 the State Employees Training Act, Texas Government Code, §§
										656.041 -
					 656.049.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter G - TRAINING AND EDUCATION › Section 702.609 - Can the training or education be on any topic?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. Training or education must be related to the employee's
					 current duties or prospective duties.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter G - TRAINING AND EDUCATION › Section 702.613 - Can an employee be required to attend training or education?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes, if the training or education is related to the
					 employee's duties or prospective duties.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter G - TRAINING AND EDUCATION › Section 702.617 - When does DFPS provide educational or technical training?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) DFPS may provide training for an employee
				  if the executive director or his designee determines that the training will:
(1) enhance the employee's ability to perform
				  his current job duties, or enable the employee to perform prospective job
				  duties; or
(2) benefit both DFPS
				  and the employee by:
(A) providing the
				  employee with opportunities to meet professional development
				  requirements;
(B) providing greater
				  employee career planning choices; or
(C) introducing new, more efficient
				  technologies to DFPS.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter G - TRAINING AND EDUCATION › Section 702.618 - Does DFPS provide an incentive program for employees who provide adult protective services to obtain professional credentials related to adult protective services?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Yes. Subject to the availability of funds, DFPS provides
					 incentives in the form of training time and reimbursement for some educational
					 expenses for employees who are enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs
					 leading to a professional credential related to adult protective
					 services.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter G - TRAINING AND EDUCATION › Section 702.621 - What is the employee's obligation to DFPS after completing education or training?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An employee
				  who completes education or training for which DFPS provided all or part of the
				  required fees may be required to:
(1) remain
				  employed with DFPS for a specified period; and
(2) consult, instruct, or assist in
				  disseminating the information acquired from training and education to other
				  employees.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter H - TRAUMA AND TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE › Section 702.701 - What Is Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Trauma results from an event, series of
				  events, or set of circumstances experienced by an individual as physically or
				  emotionally harmful or life-threatening with lasting adverse effects on the
				  individual's functioning or the individual's mental, physical, social,
				  emotional, or spiritual well-being.
(b) An individual, program, organization, or
				  system that is trauma-informed fully integrates knowledge about trauma into
				  policies, procedures, and practices by:
(1)
				  Realizing the widespread impact of trauma, understanding potential paths for
				  recovery, and acknowledging the compounding impact of structural inequities
				  related to culture, history, race, gender, identity, locale, and
				  language;
(2) Recognizing the signs
				  and symptoms of trauma in clients, families, staff, and others involved with
				  the system;
(3) Maximizing physical
				  and psychological safety and responding to the impact of structural inequities
				  on individuals and communities;
(4)
				  Building healthy, trusting relationships that create mutuality among children,
				  families, caregivers, and professionals at an individual and organizational
				  level; and
(5) Striving to avoid
				  re-traumatization.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 1 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS › Section 702.801 - What is the Office of Consumer Affairs?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The Office of Consumer Affairs of the
					 Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is a neutral party
					 that reviews complaints regarding case-specific activities of the DFPS program
					 areas to determine if DFPS's policies and procedures were followed. The
					 complaint process is described in Division 2 of this subchapter (relating to
					 Office of Consumer Affairs Complaint Process).
(b) The Office of Consumer Affairs also
					 conducts reviews of case-specific findings that designate an individual as a
					 perpetrator of abuse or neglect. The review process is described in Division 3
					 of this subchapter (relating to Office of Consumer Affairs Review of
					 Perpetrator Designation).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.811 - How can a member of the public find out about the complaint process?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
						(DFPS) publicizes the availability of the complaint process and the mailing
						address and telephone number to which complaints should be sent through:
(1) signs displayed in DFPS
					 offices;
(2) DFPS
					 brochures;
(3) the DFPS public web
					 site at http://www.dfps.state.tx.us; and
(4) other methods determined by
					 DFPS.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.813 - Who may file complaints?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Office of Consumer Affairs complaint process is
						available to:
(1) consumers, service
					 recipients, and persons or entities regulated by the Department of Family and
					 Protective Services (DFPS) who have a concern or complaint regarding a specific
					 case ;
(2) individuals from the
					 public who have a concern or complaint regarding a specific case, including but
					 not limited to extended family, friends of the family, or foster
					 parents;
(3) other state agencies
					 when the complaint is regarding a specific case;
(4) government officials, including judges
					 and state and federal legislative and executive offices;
(5) DFPS employees, if the complaint alleges
					 a violation of DFPS policy in a case-specific situation; and
(6) former foster children or youth,
					 including youth that are 18 years of age or older and are in extended foster
					 care. A child or youth who is currently in the conservatorship of DFPS, may
					 still file a complaint through the process described in §
											702.815
					 of this title (relating to May current foster children and youth file
					 complaints?).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.815 - May current foster children and youth file complaints?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes. If a child or youth who is under 18
					 years of age and currently in the conservatorship of the Department of Family
					 and Protective Services (DFPS) seeks to file a complaint, the child or youth
					 should be directed to the Health and Human Services Commission's Ombudsman For
					 Children and Youth in Foster Care. To file the complaint, the current foster
					 child or youth may contact the Ombudsman for Children and Youth in Foster Care
					 through the following methods:
(1) Toll-free
					 phone: 1-844-286-0769;
(2)
					 Toll-free fax: 1-888-780-8099;
(3)
					 Mail: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Foster Care Ombudsman, MC
					 H-700, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247; or
(4) Email: fco@hhsc.state.tx.us
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.817 - How will the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) assist the Health and Human Services Commission's Ombudsman For Children and Youth in Foster Care office in reviewing and investigating complaints filed by current foster children or youth?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) DFPS will
					 collaborate with the Ombudsman For Children and Youth in Foster Care to develop
					 and implement an annual outreach plan to promote awareness of the office among
					 children and youth in the conservatorship of DFPS.
(b) DFPS will provide the Ombudsman For
					 Children and Youth in Foster Care with access to DFPS records relating to the
					 complaint, cooperate with the office in responding to questions that the
					 Ombudsman may have regarding the complaint, and provide information requested
					 by the office in order to assist in resolving complaints.
(c) DFPS will cooperate with the Ombudsman
					 for Children and Youth in Foster Care to create consequences, based on the
					 circumstances of the complaint and the severity of the retaliation, for any
					 person who is found to have retaliated against a child or youth in the
					 conservatorship of DFPS because of a complaint made to the Ombudsman.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.819 - When does the Office of Consumer Affairs not accept complaints for review?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The complaint process is not available:
(1) to individuals who have been designated
					 as perpetrators of abuse or neglect. Those individuals must use procedures
					 specified in Division 3 of this subchapter (relating to Office of Consumer
					 Affairs Review of Perpetrator Designation), unless the complaint relates to
					 issues other than the case disposition;
(2) for complaints the Office of Consumer
					 Affairs has reviewed multiple times and has made all reasonable efforts within
					 agency policy and procedures to resolve;
(3) for complaints related to civil rights
					 issues;
(4) for complaints
					 regarding or from Department of Family and Protective Services staff relating
					 to personnel issues; or
(5) if the
					 Office of Consumer Affairs discovers that the subject of a complaint is an
					 issue in ongoing or forthcoming litigation against DFPS, except for ongoing
					 Child Protective Services conservatorship cases, or is the subject of a law
					 enforcement investigation or criminal prosecution, and the Office of Consumer
					 Affairs determines that the review would interfere with the litigation,
					 investigation, or prosecution.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.821 - How does a complainant file a complaint?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A complainant may contact the Office of Consumer Affairs
						for direct case-specific complaints concerning the Department of Family and
						Protective Services (DFPS) using one of the following methods:
(1) sending a correspondence via mail to the
					 Office of Consumer Affairs, Texas Department of Family and Protective Services,
					 Mail Code Y-946, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030;
(2) calling the toll-free number:
					 1-800-720-7777;
(3) sending a
					 facsimile to the Office of Consumer Affairs at (512) 339-5892;
(4) using the DFPS public web site at
					 http://www.dfps.state.tx.us; or
(5)
					 sending an email to oca@dfps.state.tx.us.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.823 - Must a complainant go through another agency complaint process before contacting the Office of Consumer Affairs?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
No. Although the Department of Family and Protective
						Services encourages complaint resolution at the local level, a complainant may
						file a complaint with the Office of Consumer Affairs at any time, without going
						through another agency process for complaint resolution.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.825 - How does a complainant know if the Office of Consumer Affairs received the complaint?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The Office of
					 Consumer Affairs acknowledges receipt of each complaint, informs the
					 complainant whether the complaint meets the criteria for an Office of Consumer
					 Affairs complaint, and provides the complainant information by mail or
					 telephone regarding the procedures for investigating and resolving a
					 complaint.
(b) A complaint may be
					 accepted initially and later refused if subsequent investigation or
					 developments determine that the complaint is no longer appropriate for the
					 Office of Consumer Affairs.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.827 - How does the complaint process work?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
					 The Office of Consumer Affairs reviews complaints to determine whether
					 applicable rule, statute, or the policies and procedures of the Department of
					 Family and Protective Services (DFPS) were followed.
(b) The Office of Consumer Affairs provides
					 status information at least quarterly to the complainant, if there is a pending
					 complaint, unless the information would jeopardize an undercover
					 investigation.
(c) The Office of
					 Consumer Affairs notifies the complainant of the findings made by the Office of
					 Consumer Affairs, within the limits of confidentiality required by the Texas
					 Open Records Act and state and federal law.
(d) If the Office of Consumer Affairs
					 determines that applicable rule, statute, or DFPS's policies and procedures
					 were not followed, the Office of Consumer Affairs notifies appropriate agency
					 staff so appropriate corrective measures can be taken.
(e) The Office of Consumer Affairs keeps a
					 file for each complaint. The electronic file and paper copies of the records
					 will be purged every two years after the complaint is closed.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 2 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS COMPLAINT PROCESS › Section 702.829 - What are the reporting requirements of the Office of Consumer Affairs?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Office of Consumer Affairs prepares and delivers a
						report annually to the Commissioner for the Department of Family and Protective
						Services (DFPS) and State Office Program Administrators regarding the number,
						type, and resolution of complaints made against DFPS. The Office of Consumer
						Affairs also provides a monthly report to the Health and Human Services
						Commission's Office of the Ombudsman that is included in the written report to
						the Health and Human Services Commission's executive
						director.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 3 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS REVIEW OF PERPETRATOR DESIGNATION › Section 702.841 - Who can request an Office of Consumer Affairs Review of perpetrator designation?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Anyone who
					 has been determined to be a perpetrator of abuse or neglect as a result of an
					 investigation conducted by the Child Protective Services (CPS) Program of the
					 Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) can request an Office of
					 Consumer Affairs Review. The individual must use the Administrative Review of
					 Investigative Findings (ARIF) process offered by the Child Protective Services
					 Program before the individual is eligible for the Office of Consumer Affairs
					 Review.
(b) An Office of Consumer
					 Affairs Review is not available in the following situations:
(1) if DFPS determines that a court of
					 competent jurisdiction has issued an order that is legally consistent with the
					 DFPS finding on the allegation of abuse or neglect for which the Review was
					 requested;
(2) if the complaint is
					 to challenge any other orders or findings made by the court in which the suit
					 affecting the parent-child relationship has been filed, including removal
					 orders;
(3) if there is pending
					 litigation against DFPS related to the designation; or
(4) if the requester does not qualify for an
					 Office of Consumer Affairs Review even if the requester qualified for the
					 ARIF.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 3 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS REVIEW OF PERPETRATOR DESIGNATION › Section 702.843 - Are there timeframes for requesting the Office of Consumer Affairs Review?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Yes. Except
					 for good cause determined by the Office of Consumer Affairs director, an
					 individual must request an Office of Consumer Affairs Review in writing within
					 45 calendar days after the date the Administrative Review of Investigative
					 Findings (ARIF) notification letter was sent.
(b) An individual may request the Office of
					 Consumer Affairs Review using one of the following methods:
(1) mailing the request to the Office of
					 Consumer Affairs , Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Mail
					 Code Y-946, P.O. Box 149030, Austin, Texas 78714-9030;
(2) sending a facsimile to the Office of
					 Consumer Affairs at (512) 339-5892;
(3) using the Department of Family and
					 Protective Services public web site at http://www.dfps.state.tx.us;
					 or
(4) sending an email to
					 oca@dfps.state.tx.us.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 3 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS REVIEW OF PERPETRATOR DESIGNATION › Section 702.845 - How does a requester know if the Office of Consumer Affairs received the request?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Office of Consumer Affairs acknowledges receipt of
						the request in writing .
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 3 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS REVIEW OF PERPETRATOR DESIGNATION › Section 702.847 - How does the Office of Consumer Affairs Review work?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Office of Consumer Affairs reviews:
(1) the program case record;
(2) the Administrative Review of
					 Investigation Findings documents; and
(3) additional information that was available
					 during the original investigation and either was considered or should have been
					 considered by staff performing the investigation. Only in extraordinary
					 circumstances, at the discretion of the Office of Consumer Affairs director,
					 will new information be considered in the Office of Consumer Affairs
					 Review.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter I - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS SERVICES › Division 3 - OFFICE OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS REVIEW OF PERPETRATOR DESIGNATION › Section 702.849 - What happens when the Office of Consumer Affairs completes the Review?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
After completing the Review, the Office of Consumer
						Affairs prepares written findings and recommendations.
(1) If the Office of Consumer Affairs
					 findings sustain the Administrative Review of Investigation Findings (ARIF),
					 the Office of Consumer Affairs director or designee notifies the requester of
					 the final disposition of the case.
(2) If the Office of Consumer Affairs does
					 not concur with the ARIF, the ARIF documents and Office of Consumer Affairs
					 Review materials are forwarded to the program assistant commissioner or
					 designee for consideration.
(A) If
					 concurrence is reached, the Office of Consumer Affairs forwards a notification
					 letter to the requester advising the requester of the findings.
(B) If the Office of Consumer Affairs and the
					 CPS assistant commissioner or designee do not agree, the case is forwarded to
					 Department of Family and Protective Services' general counsel, who reviews the
					 case and makes the final decision as the DFPS commissioner's designee . The
					 Office of Consumer Affairs then notifies the requester of the final case
					 disposition.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter K - CIVIL RIGHTS › Section 702.1001 - How does PRS ensure nondiscrimination in employment practices?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
PRS maintains a central office responsible for ensuring
					 compliance with federal and state laws pertaining to nondiscrimination in
					 employment practices and in the provision of services to the public. PRS
					 maintains policy and procedure to ensure said compliance in formats accessible
					 to both employees and the general public.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter M - VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT › Section 702.1201 - What is the purpose of this subchapter?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The rules in this subchapter govern the agency's assignment
					 and use of agency-owned vehicles.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 702 - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION › Subchapter M - VEHICLE FLEET MANAGEMENT › Section 702.1203 - What policies and procedures govern the assignment and use of agency-owned vehicles?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The PRS
				  Business Services division is responsible for the development and
				  implementation of agency policies and procedures, which must be consistent with
				  the State Vehicle Fleet Management Plan adopted by the Office of Vehicle Fleet
				  Management of the Building and Procurement Commission, as well as all other
				  applicable state and federal laws.
(b) It is the policy of PRS that each agency
				  vehicle will be assigned to the agency motor pool and be available for
				  checkout, except as otherwise provided in this section.
(c) An agency-owned vehicle may be assigned
				  to an individual employee on a regular or everyday basis only if the agency
				  makes a written finding that the assignment is critical to the needs and
				  mission of the agency.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter A - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS › Section 704.1 - What is the purpose of this chapter?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The purpose of this chapter is to provide information
					 regarding the Prevention and Early Intervention Services Division of the
					 Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter A - PURPOSE AND DEFINITIONS › Section 704.3 - How are the key terms in this chapter defined?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter,
					 have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
					 otherwise:
(1) At-risk children and
				  families--A uniquely identified population of children, youth, and families in
				  whom factors have been identified that are associated with the condition to be
				  prevented.
(2) DFPS--Department of
				  Family and Protective Services.
(3)
				  Indicated prevention--Targets individual children, youth, or families who
				  manifest a specific risk factor or behavior, and are thereby judged likely
				  candidates for the condition that is to be prevented. Methods may be
				  group-oriented, family-oriented, or individual-oriented, with a focus on
				  assessing and amplifying strengths and supports at the family and individual
				  level primarily.
(4) Prevention and
				  early intervention services--Programs intended to proactively create conditions
				  and/or personal attributes that promote the well-being of people, in order to
				  prevent child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, academic failure, and
				  youth homelessness.
(5) PEI--The
				  Prevention and Early Intervention Services Division within the Department of
				  Family and Protective Services (DFPS).
(6) Selective prevention--Targets specific
				  subgroups whose risk is significantly higher than the general population's due
				  to environmental, demographic, socio-economic, or situational factors; but who
				  are not yet exhibiting the specific behaviors or individual factors identified
				  as risk factors for the condition that is to be prevented. Methods are
				  group-oriented, involving the targeted group of individuals and families, with
				  a focus on assessing and amplifying strengths and supports at the community and
				  family level.
(7)
				  Treatment--Differs from prevention in that it targets individuals and their
				  families who already exhibit the condition to be prevented. Methods may be
				  group-oriented, family-oriented, or individual-oriented, with a focus on
				  remedying problems resulting from the condition and amplifying strengths to
				  avoid recurrence.
(8) Universal
				  prevention--Targets the general population and risks common to all children,
				  youth, and families. Methods impact the general population, with a focus on
				  assessing and amplifying strengths and supports at the community
				  level.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter C - PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 704.201 - What is the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) Division and what are its primary responsibilities?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The PEI Division is responsible for planning, developing,
					 and administering a comprehensive system of universal, selective, and indicated
					 prevention and early intervention or treatment services, as described in the
					 Texas Family Code, Chapter 265.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter C - PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 704.203 - How does PEI carry out its primary responsibilities?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
PEI works with communities, nonprofit organizations, local
					 governments, state agencies, and others to assess needs, plan for appropriate
					 services, select service providers, provide funding, manage, and assess the
					 outcomes of programs that provide prevention and intervention
					 services.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter C - PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 704.205 - How does PEI select entities to receive funds for prevention and early intervention programs?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Funds are appropriated to DFPS by the legislature and
					 subsequently allocated to PEI per the Legislative Appropriation Request (LAR)
					 strategies. The plan for distribution of funds is outlined in the LAR
					 strategies. A procurement process is used to select providers and allocate
					 funds through contracts. Outcomes are reported to the Legislative Budget Board
					 (LBB) for specific programs as indicated in legislation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter C - PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 704.207 - How can a member of the public obtain more information on specific PEI initiatives or funding opportunities?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
PEI procurements are posted on the Electronic State
					 Business Daily (http://esbd.tbpc.state.tx.us), where the entire procurement
					 package may be downloaded, including the Request for Proposals (RFP), budget
					 pages, certification forms, and any clarifications. Hard copies of RFPs may
					 also be requested from DFPS after they are released. Information on PEI
					 programs and initiatives may be accessed on the agency's website at:
					 http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Prevention_and_Early_Intervention.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter C - PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES › Section 704.209 - How does PEI generally administer grants?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Grants awarded by PEI are generally administered as
					 contracts subject to Chapter 732 of this title (relating to Contracted
					 Services).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter G - INFANT MORTALITY PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 704.601 - What is the Infant Mortality Prevention Education Program?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Infant Mortality Prevention Education Program is a
					 statewide education program designed to prevent infant mortality, as described
					 in the Human Resources Code, §
										40.0523
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter G - INFANT MORTALITY PREVENTION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM › Section 704.603 - What is PEI's role in implementation of the Infant Mortality Education Program?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
PEI will enter into a contract with a qualified provider to
					 deliver services consistent with the requirements described in the Human
					 Resources Code, §
										40.0523.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter H - COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM › Section 704.701 - What is the Community-Based Family Services Grant Program?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The Community-Based Family Services Grant Program is a
					 prevention and early intervention program administered by PEI to provide
					 funding to community organizations, including faith-based or county
					 organizations, to respond to:
(1)
				  low-priority, less serious cases of abuse and neglect; and
(2) cases in which an allegation of abuse or
				  neglect of a child was unsubstantiated, but involved a family that has been
				  previously investigated for abuse or neglect of a child.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter H - COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM › Section 704.703 - What is PEI's role in the implementation and administration of the Community-Based Family Services Grant Program?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
PEI is authorized to enter into a contract or interagency
					 agreement with one or more qualified community organizations to deliver
					 services in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Family Code, §
										264.204.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter I - CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › Section 704.801 - How is the state plan for expending Children's Trust Fund (CTF) funds developed?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The state plan for CTF is part of overall PEI planning in
					 developing a continuum of prevention services statewide.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE › Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES › Chapter 704 - PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES › Subchapter I - CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND › Section 704.803 - How does PEI establish funding priorities for the CTF program?

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
CTF funding priorities are determined through community
					 needs assessments.