SECTION 259.211. Ongoing Support

After an individual is placed with a support family, a support family agency or continued family agency must:

(1) provide the support family with information on how to contact the support family agency or continued family agency staff at any time;

(2) ensure accurate documentation of service delivery in accordance with the IPC and IPP;

(3) assist the support family and the individual in accessing school and preschool services;

(4) provide monthly progress notes to the case manager, including monthly summaries of:

(A) the activities described in §259.217 of this division (relating to Support Family Duties);

(B) socialization activities;

(C) the use of non-waiver services; and

(D) other services included on the IPP;

(5) provide additional training to the support family as identified by the service planning team;

(6) participate in the service planning team meetings as requested by the case manager, the LAR, the support family agency, or the DSA; and

(7) provide to the case manager documentation of any changes to the agreements or authorizations described in §259.207(c) of this division (relating to Pre-Placement Activities) within seven calendar days after the change occurs.

Source Note: The provisions of this §259.211 adopted to be effective January 30, 2023, 48 TexReg 362