Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 356 - FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
Subchapter B - SHELTER CENTERS
Division 6 - PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
Section 356.612 - Termination of Services
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 356.612
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) A center must develop, maintain, and comply with written policies and procedures that:
(1) outline behaviors that threaten the safety and
security of shelter staff and residents for which services can be terminated;
(2) address how current and former residents and nonresidents can appeal
terminations and file grievances with the center;
(3) apply
equally to all people; and
(4) comply with the Americans with
Disabilities Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, §504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable laws and regulations.
(b) When terminating services to the residents or nonresidents, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, the center must make reasonable efforts to:
(1) assist the residents or nonresidents in re-evaluating their safety
plans;
(2) assist in obtaining alternate resources for residents
whose services are terminated;
(3) provide written notice to the
residents or nonresidents of the termination;
(4) provide written
notice of the right to file a grievance with the center and the explanation of the center's grievance
procedure; and
(5) upon request of the residents or nonresidents,
provide contact information for the Health and Human Services Commission Family Violence Program for
complaint purposes.
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