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Texas Family Code - FAM § 264.184. Pilot Program Model and Implementation Schedule;  Authority

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

<This section expires September 1, 2031 pursuant to V.T.C.A. Family Code § 264.198.>

(a) The department, in partnership with the lead entity, shall develop a pilot program model that includes a timeline, with identified funding, for implementing community-based care in the eligible rural region and that addresses:

(1) the following services for families and children:

(A) family-based services to ensure child safety and prevent entry into foster care;

(B) family preservation services, as defined by Section 262.401;

(C) case management;

(D) foster care and kinship care services;

(E) adoption and post-adoption services;

(F) transition services for youth aging out of foster care;  and

(G) any additional services necessary to meet the needs of children and families in the region;

(2) the development of and coordination with a diverse network of service providers, including faith-based organizations, local mental health authorities, and others to ensure comprehensive service delivery;

(3) the development and implementation of innovative approaches to improve outcomes for children and families;

(4) any identified geographic disparities in service availability and access in the region's child welfare system;

(5) the creation and oversight of a quality assurance system;  and

(6) the implementation of a system to manage financial risks and resources, including state and federal funds.

(b) To implement the pilot program model developed under Subsection (a), a lead entity may:

(1) develop and implement policies and procedures regarding the provision of community-based care within the scope of applicable law and consistent with department policies and procedures, unless waived under Section 264.189;

(2) allocate resources as needed to meet community needs;  and

(3) enter into contracts with service providers, including contracts for case management services.

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