Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
FAMILY CODE |
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 C. CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES |
Sec. 264.2041. CULTURAL AWARENESS
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The department shall:
(1) develop and deliver cultural competency training to all service delivery staff;
(2) increase targeted recruitment efforts for foster and adoptive families who can meet the needs of children and youth who are waiting for permanent homes;
(3) target recruitment efforts to ensure diversity among department staff; and
(4) develop collaborative partnerships with community groups, agencies, faith-based organizations, and other community organizations to provide culturally competent services to children and families of every race and ethnicity.
Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 268 , Sec. 1.54, eff. September 1, 2005.