Sec. 264.158. TRANSFER OF CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO SINGLE SOURCE CONTINUUM CONTRACTOR. (a) In each initial catchment area where community-based care has been implemented or a contract with a single source continuum contractor has been executed before September 1, 2017, the department shall transfer to the single source continuum contractor providing foster care services in that area:
(1) the case management of children, relative and kinship caregivers, and families receiving services from that contractor; and
(2) family reunification support services to be provided after a child receiving services from the contractor is returned to the child's family for the period of time ordered by the court.
(b) The commission shall include a provision in a contract with a single source continuum contractor to provide foster care services and services for relative and kinship caregivers in a catchment area to which community-based care is expanded after September 1, 2017, that requires the transfer to the contractor of the provision of:
(1) the case management services for children, relative and kinship caregivers, and families in the catchment area where the contractor will be operating; and
(2) family reunification support services to be provided after a child receiving services from the contractor is returned to the child's family.
(c) The department shall collaborate with a single source continuum contractor to establish an initial case transfer planning team to:
(1) address any necessary data transfer;
(2) establish file transfer procedures; and
(3) notify relevant persons regarding the transfer of services to the contractor.
(d) A single source continuum contractor may implement its own procedures to execute the department's statutory duties the contractor assumes and is not required to follow the department's procedures to execute the assumed department duties.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 319 (S.B. 11), Sec. 18(a), eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 621 (S.B. 1896), Sec. 10, eff. June 14, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - The Parent-Child Relationship and the Suit Affecting the Parent-Child Relationship
Subtitle E - Protection of the Child
Chapter 264 - Child Welfare Services
Subchapter B. -1. Community-Based Care
Section 264.151. Legislative Intent
Section 264.153. Community-Based Care Implementation Plan
Section 264.154. Qualifications of Single Source Continuum Contractor; Selection
Section 264.155. Required Contract Provisions
Section 264.156. Readiness Review Process for Community-Based Care Contractor
Section 264.157. Expansion of Community-Based Care
Section 264.158. Transfer of Case Management Services to Single Source Continuum Contractor
Section 264.159. Data Access and Standards Governance Council
Section 264.160. Liability Insurance Requirements
Section 264.161. Statutory Duties Assumed by Contractor
Section 264.162. Review of Contractor Performance
Section 264.163. Continuing Duties of Department
Section 264.164. Confidentiality
Section 264.165. Notice Required for Early Termination of Contract
Section 264.166. Contingency Plan in Event of Early Contract Termination
Section 264.167. Attorney-Client Privilege
Section 264.168. Review of Contractor Recommendations by Department
Section 264.1691. Study of Options for Implementing Family Preservation Services
Section 264.170. Limited Liability for Single Source Continuum Contractor and Related Personnel
Section 264.171. Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Community-Based Care Transition