Texas Family Code

§ 264.151 — LEGISLATIVE INTENT

FA § 264.151Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP · Part E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD · Ch. 264. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES · Art. B-1. COMMUNITY-BASED CARE

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(a)It is the intent of the legislature that the department contract with community-based nonprofit and local governmental entities that have the ability to provide child welfare services. The services provided by the entities must include direct case management to ensure child safety, permanency, and well-being, in accordance with state and federal child welfare goals.

(b)It is the intent of the legislature that the provision of community-based care for children be implemented with measurable goals relating to:

(1)the safety of children in placements;

(2)the placement of children in each child's home community;

(3)the provision of services to children in the least restrictive environment possible and, if possible, in a family home environment;

(4)minimal placement changes for children;

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 319 (S.B. 11), Sec. 18(a), eff. September 1, 2017.