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Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
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FAMILY CODE |
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Title 5. THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP AND THE SUIT AFFECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP |
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Subtitle E. PROTECTION OF THE CHILD |
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Chapter 264. CHILD WELFARE SERVICES |
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Subchapter G. COURT-APPOINTED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE PROGRAMS |
Sec. 264.606. CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF CONTRACTS
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The statewide organization with which the attorney general contracts under Section 264.603 shall consider the following in awarding a contract under Section 264.602:
(1) the volunteer advocate program's eligibility for and use of funds from local, state, or federal governmental sources, philanthropic organizations, and other sources;
(2) community support for the volunteer advocate program as indicated by financial contributions from civic organizations, individuals, and other community resources;
(3) whether the volunteer advocate program provides services that encourage the permanent placement of children through reunification with their families or timely placement with an adoptive family; and
(4) whether the volunteer advocate program has the endorsement and cooperation of the local juvenile court system.