Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 40. SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE |
PART 19. DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
CHAPTER 700. CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES |
SUBCHAPTER L. PERMANENCY PLANNING |
SECTION 700.1201. What is the permanency planning process?
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The permanency planning process is a required, ongoing process that DFPS follows when providing services to children and families. The process involves directing DFPS services toward the achievement of:
(1) a safe living situation for the child; (2) a permanent living situation for the child; (3) a committed family for the child; (4) an enduring and nurturing family relationship that can meet the child's needs; (5) a sense of security for the child; (6) a legal status for the child that protects the rights of the child; and (7) in the case of a child whose permanency goal is another planned, permanent living arrangement, a connection to a caring adult who will be supportive into adulthood during and after the transition to independent living. Source Note: The provisions of this §700.1201 adopted to be effective January 1, 2004, 28 TexReg 11344; amended to be effective March 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 590