Sec. 264.760. ELIGIBILITY FOR FOSTER CARE PAYMENTS AND PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE. Notwithstanding any other provision of this subchapter, a relative or other designated caregiver who becomes verified by a licensed child-placing agency to operate an agency foster home under Chapter 42, Human Resources Code, may receive foster care payments in lieu of the benefits provided by this subchapter, beginning with the first month in which the relative or other designated caregiver becomes licensed or is verified.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1118 (H.B. 1151), Sec. 8, eff. September 1, 2009.
Added by Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1238 (S.B. 2080), Sec. 6(d), eff. September 1, 2009.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 317 (H.B. 7), Sec. 35, eff. September 1, 2017.
See note following this section.
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 I. Relative and Other Designated Caregiver Placement Program
Section 264.752. Relative and Other Designated Caregiver Placement Program
Section 264.753. Expedited Placement
Section 264.754. Assessment of Proposed Placement
Section 264.7541. Caregiver Visit With Child; Information
Section 264.755. Caregiver Assistance Agreement
Section 264.7551. Fraudulent Agreement; Criminal Offense; Civil Penalty
Section 264.756. Assistance With Permanent Placement
Section 264.757. Coordination With Other Agencies
Section 264.760. Eligibility for Foster Care Payments and Permanency Care Assistance