Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chapter 700 - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Subchapter M - SUBSTITUTE-CARE SERVICES
Division 1 - GENERAL
Section 700.1333 - What are DFPS's responsibilities for a child in its conservatorship who is missing or abducted from a placement?

Universal Citation: 40 TX Admin Code § 700.1333

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

(a) When a child in DFPS's conservatorship runs away, is abducted, or is otherwise missing from the child's authorized placement, DFPS must follow all procedures outlined in § 264.123, Texas Family Code, to locate the child and cooperate with law enforcement if the child has been the victim of any suspected crime while missing from the child's authorized placement.

(b) When an older youth in DFPS conservatorship refuses to remain in a foster care placement, but the older youth's whereabouts are known, the child's caseworker must:

(1) maintain as much face-to-face contact with the youth as possible;

(2) attempt to convince the youth to return to foster care;

(3) make all reasonable efforts to locate an authorized placement that can meet the child's needs; and

(4) take any other steps as appropriate to ensure the child's safety and well-being.

(c) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, DFPS does not pay the costs of an unauthorized independent-living arrangement, which consists of a child or youth living in a residential situation without the permission of DFPS or the court.

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