Texas Family Code

§ 264.201 — SERVICES BY DEPARTMENT

FA § 264.201Title 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. C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES

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(a)When the department provides services directly or by contract to an abused or neglected child and the child's family, the services shall be designed to:

(1)prevent further abuse;

(2)alleviate the effects of the abuse suffered;

(3)prevent removal of the child from the home; and

(4)provide reunification services when appropriate for the return of the child to the home.

(b)The department shall emphasize ameliorative services for sexually abused children.

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Legislative history

Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 2630), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015. Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.002(6), eff. September 1, 2017. Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 515 (S.B. 452), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.