Texas § FA.264.184 - PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
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§ FA.264.184. PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE
PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE; AUTHORITY. (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. Added by Acts 2025, 89th Leg., R.S., Ch. 9 (S.B. 513 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2025.
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Section FA.264.184 ("PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE") is part of the The Texas Constitution, the codified statutory law of Texas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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