Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chapter 700 - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Subchapter R - STRENGTHENING FAMILIES THROUGH ENHANCED IN-HOME SUPPORT PROGRAM
Section 700.1804 - What monetary assistance, goods, and services may be provided to support Family Empowerment?

Universal Citation: 40 TX Admin Code § 700.1804

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

(a) The Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) may provide a maximum of $3,000 in Family Empowerment benefits to an eligible family, which may include goods, services, and monetary assistance in the sum of $250 or less.

(b) Monetary assistance, goods, and services provided as Family Empowerment are for a family's basic needs and must be:

(1) authorized and provided within the first four months of the case and may not be extended;

(2) designed to deal with a specific crisis or episode of need; and

(3) for non-recurrent, short-term benefits, but not for ongoing needs.

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