Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Subchapter C - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
Division 1 - PLANS AND POLICIES REQUIRED DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS
Section 749.135 - What abuse and neglect policies must I develop?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 749.135

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

You must develop policies on preventing, recognizing, and responding to abuse and neglect of children, including:

(1) Required annual training for employees;

(2) Methods for increasing employee awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect;

(3) Methods for increasing employee awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect;

(4) Strategies for coordination between the agency and appropriate community organizations; and

(5) Actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention.

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