Sec. 266.012. COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENTS. (a) Not later than the 45th day after the date a child enters the conservatorship of the department, the child shall receive a developmentally appropriate comprehensive assessment. The assessment must include:
(1) a screening for trauma; and
(2) interviews with individuals who have knowledge of the child's needs.
(b) The department shall develop guidelines regarding the contents of an assessment report.
(c) A single source continuum contractor under Subchapter B-1, Chapter 264, providing therapeutic foster care services to a child shall ensure that the child receives a comprehensive assessment under this section at least once every 90 days.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 11 (S.B. 125), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2015.
Amended by:
Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 319 (S.B. 11), Sec. 22, 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
Section 266.002. Construction With Other Law
Section 266.003. Medical Services for Child Abuse and Neglect Victims
Section 266.004. Consent for Medical Care
Section 266.0041. Enrollment and Participation in Certain Research Programs
Section 266.0042. Consent for Psychotropic Medication
Section 266.005. Finding on Health Care Consultation
Section 266.006. Health Passport
Section 266.007. Judicial Review of Medical Care
Section 266.008. Education Passport
Section 266.009. Provision of Medical Care in Emergency
Section 266.010. Consent to Medical Care by Foster Child at Least 16 Years of Age
Section 266.011. Monitoring Use of Psychotropic Drug
Section 266.012. Comprehensive Assessments
Section 266.013. Continuity of Services Provided by Commission