Sec. 265.007. IMPROVING PROVISION OF PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES. (a) To improve the effectiveness and delivery of prevention and early intervention services, the department shall:
(1) identify geographic areas that have a high need for prevention and early intervention services but do not have prevention and early intervention services available in the area or have only unevaluated prevention and early intervention services available in the area; and
(2) develop strategies for community partners to:
(A) improve the early recognition of child abuse or neglect;
(B) improve the reporting of child abuse and neglect; and
(C) reduce child fatalities.
(b) The department may not use data gathered under this section to identify a specific family or individual.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 1549), Sec. 14, 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 265 - Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Subchapter A. Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Section 265.002. Prevention and Early Intervention Services Division
Section 265.003. Consolidation of Programs
Section 265.004. Use of Evidence-Based Programs for At-Risk Families
Section 265.0041. Collaboration With Institutions of Higher Education
Section 265.005. Strategic Plan
Section 265.006. Prohibition on Use of Agency Name or Logo
Section 265.007. Improving Provision of Prevention and Early Intervention Services
Section 265.008. Evaluation of Prevention and Early Intervention Services