Sec. 40.0526. BUILDING COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TO SUPPORT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. (a) The department shall develop a statewide strategy to build alliances and networks at the local level that support the detection and treatment of child abuse and neglect and enhance the coordination and delivery of services to children and families.
(b) The strategy must include plans to:
(1) move staff from centralized office sites into community-based settings to the greatest extent feasible; and
(2) enter into agreements for the establishment or development of joint offices or workplaces with local officials and organizations, including:
(A) children's advocacy centers;
(B) law enforcement officials;
(C) prosecutors;
(D) health care providers; and
(E) domestic violence shelters.
(c) The department may employ specialized staff, to the extent that funds are appropriated for that purpose, to serve as:
(1) local legal liaisons who support the prosecution in each region of legal cases through the judicial system by improving coordination and cooperation in case consultation and preparation of cases for court; and
(2) local community initiative specialists in each region who focus on building community alliances and networks.
(d) An agreement made in accordance with this section for the joint location of department personnel with other local officials or organizations is not subject to Chapter 2167, Government Code.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 (S.B. 6), Sec. 1.86, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Human Services and Protective Services in General
Subtitle D - Department of Family and Protective Services; Child Welfare and Protective Services
Chapter 40 - Department of Family and Protective Services
Subchapter C. General Functions of Department
Section 40.0505. Divisions of Department
Section 40.051. Strategic Plan for Department
Section 40.0512. Continuity of Services; Information Sharing
Section 40.0515. Quality Assurance Program for Adult Protective Services; Quarterly Reports
Section 40.0516. Collection of Data; Annual Report
Section 40.0521. Rules Regarding Domestic Violence
Section 40.0522. Community Education and Training Relating to Child Abuse or Neglect
Section 40.0524. Multidisciplinary Teams
Section 40.0526. Building Community Partnerships to Support Children and Families
Section 40.0527. Public Awareness
Section 40.05275. Business Plan for Child Protective Services
Section 40.0529. Caseload Management
Section 40.05291. Electronic Case Management System
Section 40.053. Duty to Perform Other Functions
Section 40.054. Access to Criminal History
Section 40.055. Legislative Appropriation Request
Section 40.0564. Department Funds
Section 40.057. Gifts and Grants
Section 40.058. Contracts and Agreements
Section 40.0581. Performance Measures for Certain Service Provider Contracts
Section 40.0582. Quality Contracting Framework
Section 40.0583. State Auditor Review of Contracts
Section 40.060. Indemnification for Legal Expenses
Section 40.062. Exemption From Certain Costs and Fees
Section 40.063. Exceptions From Certain Provisions of Administrative Procedure Act
Section 40.064. Interagency Cooperation and Exchange of Information
Section 40.065. Communications Officer; Plan
Section 40.066. Cooperation With State Office of Administrative Hearings
Section 40.067. Delivery of Services in Areas Bordering United Mexican States
Section 40.068. Local Accounts
Section 40.070. Support Services for Certain Families
Section 40.071. Drug-Endangered Child Initiative
Section 40.072. Duty to Report; Department Records