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Texas Government Code - GOV'T § 547.0502. Matching Grant Program

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

To the extent money is appropriated to the commission for that purpose, the commission shall establish a matching grant program to provide support to eligible entities for community-based initiatives that promote identification of mental health issues and improve access to early intervention and treatment for children and families.  The initiatives may:

(1) be evidence-based or otherwise demonstrate positive outcomes, including:

(A) improved relationship skills;

(B) improved self-esteem;

(C) reduced involvement in the juvenile justice system;

(D) participation in the relinquishment avoidance program under Subchapter E, Chapter 262, Family Code;  and

(E) avoidance of emergency room use;  and

(2) include:

(A) training;  and

(B) services and supports for:

(i) community-based initiatives;

(ii) agencies that provide services to children and families;

(iii) individuals who work with children or caregivers of children showing atypical social or emotional development or other challenging behaviors;  and

(iv) children in or at risk of placement in foster care or the juvenile justice system.

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