Sec. 264.8521. NOTICE TO APPLICANTS. At the time a person applies to become verified by a licensed child-placing agency to provide foster care in order to qualify for the permanency care assistance program, the department or the child-placing agency shall:
(1) notify the applicant that a background check, including a criminal history record check, will be conducted on the individual; and
(2) inform the applicant about criminal convictions that:
(A) preclude an individual from becoming a verified agency foster home; and
(B) may also be considered in evaluating the individual's application.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 318 (H.B. 2370), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 317 (H.B. 7), Sec. 36, eff. September 1, 2017.
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 K. Permanency Care Assistance Program
Section 264.852. Permanency Care Assistance Agreements
Section 264.8521. Notice to Applicants
Section 264.854. Maximum Payment Amount
Section 264.855. Continued Eligibility for Permanency Care Assistance Benefits After Age 18