Texas Family Code - FAM § 263.002. Review of Placements by Court; Findings

(1) the conservatorship appointment and substitute care; and

(2) for a child committed to the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the child's commitment in the Texas Juvenile Justice Department or release under supervision by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

(1) asked the child in a developmentally appropriate manner to identify any adult, particularly an adult residing in the child's community, who could be a relative or designated caregiver for the child; and

(2) placed the child with a relative or designated caregiver.

(1) there is a continuing danger to the physical health or safety of the child; and

(2) returning the child to the child's parent or parents is contrary to the welfare of the child.

(1) the child's needs can be met through placement in a family-like setting;

(2) the recommended or existing program can provide the most effective and appropriate level of care for the child;

(3) the recommended or existing program is the least restrictive setting consistent with the child's best interest and individual needs; and

(4) the placement is consistent with the short-term and long-term goals for the child, as specified by the child's permanency plan.

(1) medical, psychological, or psychiatric assessments;

(2) the child's current treatment plan and progress being made;

(3) any significant medical, legal, or behavioral incidents involving the child;

(4) the reasons for the child's discharge from any previous placement or the child's current placement;

(5) the programs available at the facility to address the child's needs;

(6) the program's plan to discharge the child after treatment;

(7) whether there are other programs that more effectively meet the child's needs; and

(8) any other information that would assist the court in making the determination.