Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 350 - EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICES
Subchapter F - PUBLIC OUTREACH
Section 350.611 - Public Awareness

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 350.611

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) The purpose of public awareness efforts is to increase recognition of ECI programs in the community so that families with children potentially eligible for early childhood intervention services will access those services.

(b) The contractor must document that families and the general public are provided current HHSC ECI materials on:

(1) ECI service delivery, including the family's role;

(2) eligibility criteria;

(3) the ECI array of services;

(4) how to make a referral to ECI; and

(5) the family cost share system of payments for early childhood intervention services.

(c) The contractor's program staff must be able to explain to families and the public the information listed in subsection (b) of this section.

(d) The contractor must assist HHSC ECI as requested in public awareness activities, including informing families and their community of the HHSC ECI Central Directory.

(e) The contractor must establish and maintain ongoing relationships with public and private agencies that serve children and families in their community to:

(1) increase quality referrals for ECI services; and

(2) coordinate with community partners to increase access to resources and services for ECI children and families.

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