CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Tex. FAM Code ch. 264
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section264.001.. DEFINITIONS.section264.002.. SPECIFIC APPROPRIATION REQUIRED.section264.004.. ALLOCATION OF STATE FUNDS.section264.005.. COUNTY CHILD WELFARE BOARDS.section264.006.. COUNTY FUNDS.section264.008.. CHILD WELFARE SERVICE FUND.section264.009.. LEGAL REPRESENTATION OF DEPARTMENT.section264.010.. CHILD ABUSE PLAN; LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS.section264.0011.. REFERENCE TO EXECUTIVE COMMISSIONER OR COMMISSION.section264.011.. LOCAL ACCOUNTS.section264.013.. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION WITH OTHER STATES.section264.015.. TRAINING.section264.017.. REQUIRED REPORTING.section264.018.. REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS.section264.019.. COLLECTION AND REPORTING OF ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE STATISTICS.section264.0091.. USE OF TELECONFERENCING AND VIDEOCONFERENCING TECHNOLOGY.section264.101.. FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS.section264.102.. COUNTY CONTRACTS.section264.103.. DIRECT PAYMENTS.section264.104.. PARENT OR GUARDIAN LIABILITY.section264.107.. PLACEMENT OF CHILDREN.section264.109.. ASSIGNMENT OF SUPPORT RIGHTS IN SUBSTITUTE CARE CASES.section264.110.. PROSPECTIVE FOSTER OR ADOPTIVE PARENT STATEMENT.section264.0111.. MONEY EARNED BY CHILD.section264.112.. REPORT ON CHILDREN IN SUBSTITUTE CARE.section264.113.. FOSTER PARENT RECRUITMENT.section264.114.. IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY; ADVERSE DEPARTMENTAL ACTION PROHIBITED.section264.115.. RETURNING CHILD TO SCHOOL.section264.116.. TEXAS FOSTER GRANDPARENT MENTORS.section264.118.. ANNUAL SURVEY.section264.120.. DISCHARGE NOTICE.section264.121.. TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES PROGRAM.section264.0121.. NOTICE TO LEGISLATORS OF FOSTER CHILD'S DEATH.section264.122.. COURT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR TRAVEL OUTSIDE UNITED STATES BY CHILD IN FOSTER CARE.section264.123.. REPORTS CONCERNING CHILDREN WHO ARE MISSING OR VICTIMS OF SEX TRAFFICKING.section264.124.. DAY CARE FOR FOSTER CHILD.section264.125.. AGE-APPROPRIATE NORMALCY ACTIVITIES; STANDARD OF CARE.section264.128.. SINGLE CHILD PLAN OF SERVICE INITIATIVE.section264.130.. PREGNANCY AND PARENTING INFORMATION.section264.131.. USE OF FOSTER CHILD DNA FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES PROHIBITED.section264.0145.. RELEASE OF CASE RECORD.section264.151.. LEGISLATIVE INTENT.section264.152.. DEFINITIONS.section264.153.. COMMUNITY-BASED CARE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN.section264.154.. QUALIFICATIONS OF SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR; SELECTION; PUBLICATION.section264.155.. CONTRACT PROVISIONS.section264.156.. READINESS REVIEW PROCESS FOR COMMUNITY-BASED CARE CONTRACTOR.section264.157.. EXPANSION OF COMMUNITY-BASED CARE.section264.158.. TRANSFER OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR.section264.159.. DATA ACCESS AND STANDARDS GOVERNANCE COUNCIL.section264.160.. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.section264.161.. STATUTORY DUTIES ASSUMED BY CONTRACTOR.section264.162.. REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE.section264.163.. CONTINUING DUTIES OF DEPARTMENT.section264.164.. CONFIDENTIALITY.section264.165.. NOTICE REQUIRED FOR EARLY TERMINATION OF CONTRACT.section264.166.. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN EVENT OF EARLY CONTRACT TERMINATION.section264.167.. ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE.section264.168.. REVIEW OF CONTRACTOR RECOMMENDATIONS BY DEPARTMENT.section264.170.. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR OR NONPROFIT ENTITY CONTRACTED TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY-BASED CARE OR CHILD WELFARE SERVICES AND RELATED PERSONNEL.section264.171.. JOINT LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY-BASED CARE TRANSITION.section264.172.. OFFICE OF COMMUNITY-BASED CARE TRANSITION.section264.181.. DEFINITIONS.section264.182.. IMPLEMENTATION OF PILOT PROGRAM.section264.183.. QUALIFICATIONS OF LEAD ENTITY; SELECTION; PROCUREMENT.section264.184.. PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE; AUTHORITY.section264.185.. COMMUNITY ALLIANCE.section264.186.. DEVELOPMENT OF FUNDING AND RESOURCES.section264.187.. DATA MANAGEMENT AND INFORMATION SHARING.section264.188.. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.section264.189.. WAIVERS.section264.190.. CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROCESS.section264.191.. DEFINITIONS.section264.192.. PROCEEDING TO APPOINT RECEIVER.section264.193.. LIMITED DURATION; ASSESSMENT.section264.194.. POWERS AND DUTIES OF RECEIVER.section264.195.. LIABILITY OF RECEIVER.section264.196.. TERMINATION OF RECEIVERSHIP.section264.197.. RULEMAKING.section264.198.. PROGRAM REVIEW; EXPIRATION.section264.201.. SERVICES BY DEPARTMENT.section264.202.. STANDARDS AND EFFECTIVENESS.section264.203.. REQUIRED PARTICIPATION.section264.204.. COMMUNITY-BASED FAMILY SERVICES.section264.205.. SWIFT ADOPTION TEAMS.section264.207.. HOME STUDY REQUIRED BEFORE ADOPTION.section264.401.. DEFINITION.section264.402.. ESTABLISHMENT OF CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER.section264.403.. INTERAGENCY MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.section264.404.. BOARD REPRESENTATION.section264.405.. CENTER DUTIES.section264.406.. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM.section264.407.. LIABILITY.section264.408.. USE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP.section264.409.. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS.section264.410.. CONTRACTS WITH CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS.section264.411.. ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACTS.section264.501.. DEFINITIONS.section264.502.. COMMITTEE.section264.503.. PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF COMMITTEE AND SPECIFIED STATE AGENCIES.section264.504.. MEETINGS OF COMMITTEE.section264.505.. ESTABLISHMENT OF REVIEW TEAM.section264.506.. PURPOSE AND DUTIES OF REVIEW TEAM.section264.507.. DUTIES OF PRESIDING OFFICER.section264.508.. REVIEW PROCEDURE.section264.509.. ACCESS TO INFORMATION.section264.510.. MEETING OF REVIEW TEAM.section264.511.. USE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY.section264.512.. GOVERNMENTAL UNITS.section264.513.. REPORT OF DEATH OF CHILD.section264.514.. PROCEDURE IN THE EVENT OF REPORTABLE DEATH.section264.515.. INVESTIGATION.section264.601.. DEFINITIONS.section264.602.. CONTRACTS WITH ADVOCATE PROGRAMS.section264.603.. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTS.section264.604.. ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACTS.section264.605.. CONTRACT FORM.section264.606.. CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF CONTRACTS.section264.607.. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.section264.608.. REPORT TO THE LEGISLATURE.section264.609.. RULE-MAKING AUTHORITY.section264.610.. CONFIDENTIALITY.section264.611.. CONSULTATIONS.section264.612.. FUNDING.section264.613.. USE OF INFORMATION AND RECORDS; CONFIDENTIALITY.section264.614.. INTERNET APPLICATION FOR CASE TRACKING AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.section264.751.. DEFINITIONS.section264.752.. RELATIVE AND OTHER DESIGNATED CAREGIVER PLACEMENT PROGRAM.section264.753.. EXPEDITED PLACEMENT.section264.754.. ASSESSMENT OF PROPOSED PLACEMENT.section264.755.. CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.section264.756.. ASSISTANCE WITH PERMANENT PLACEMENT.section264.757.. COORDINATION WITH OTHER AGENCIES.section264.758.. FUNDS.section264.760.. ELIGIBILITY FOR FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS AND PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE.section264.762.. ANNUAL REPORT.section264.851.. DEFINITIONS.section264.852.. PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE AGREEMENTS.section264.853.. RULES.section264.854.. MAXIMUM PAYMENT AMOUNT.section264.855.. CONTINUED ELIGIBILITY FOR PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE BENEFITS AFTER AGE 18.section264.856.. APPROPRIATION REQUIRED.section264.901.. DEFINITIONS.section264.902.. PARENTAL CHILD SAFETY PLACEMENT AGREEMENT.section264.903.. CAREGIVER EVALUATION.section264.904.. DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES FOR CLOSING CASE.section264.905.. REMOVAL OF CHILD BY DEPARTMENT.section264.906.. PLACEMENT PREFERENCE DURING CONSERVATORSHIP.section264.907.. INCLUSIONS IN REPORTS OF PARENTAL CHILD SAFETY PLACEMENTS.section264.1015.. LIABILITY OF CHILD'S ESTATE FOR FOSTER CARE.section264.1061.. FOSTER PARENT PERFORMANCE.section264.1071.. OFFICE STAYS PROHIBITED.section264.1072.. EDUCATIONAL STABILITY.section264.1073.. TREATMENT FOSTER CARE.section264.1075.. ASSESSING NEEDS OF CHILD.section264.1076.. MEDICAL EXAMINATION REQUIRED.section264.1078.. LUGGAGE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN.section264.1085.. FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL LAW REQUIRED.section264.1211.. CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM.section264.1212.. FACILITATION OF TRANSITION TO INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION.section264.1213.. RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS FOR CHILDREN AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE.section264.1214.. HOUSING FOR HOMELESS YOUTH AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE.section264.1215.. PILOT PROGRAM FOR FINANCIAL TRANSITIONAL LIVING SERVICES.section264.1261.. FOSTER CARE CAPACITY NEEDS PLAN.section264.1915.. RECEIVER OF SINGLE-SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR.section264.1925.. QUALIFICATIONS.section264.1935.. BOND.section264.1945.. COMPENSATION OF RECEIVER.section264.1955.. OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITY OF SINGLE-SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR; SALE OR LEASE OF PROPERTY BY SINGLE-SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR.section264.2011.. ENHANCED IN-HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM.section264.2015.. FAMILY GROUP CONFERENCING.section264.2031.. SELECTION OF SERVICE PROVIDER; REIMBURSEMENT.section264.2032.. REPORT ON COURT-ORDERED PARTICIPATION IN SERVICES.section264.2041.. CULTURAL AWARENESS.section264.2042.. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES.section264.2043.. PROHIBITION ON ABUSE OR NEGLECT INVESTIGATION BASED SOLELY ON REQUEST FOR INFORMATION.section264.2044.. GRANTS FOR FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS.section264.4031.. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM WORKING PROTOCOL.section264.4061.. MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM RESPONSE REQUIRED.section264.5031.. COLLECTION OF NEAR FATALITY DATA.section264.5032.. REPORT ON CHILD FATALITY AND NEAR FATALITY DATA.section264.7541.. CAREGIVER VISIT WITH CHILD; INFORMATION.section264.7551.. FRAUDULENT AGREEMENT; CRIMINAL OFFENSE; CIVIL PENALTY.section264.8521.. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS.