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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 I. RELATIVE AND OTHER DESIGNATED CAREGIVER PLACEMENT PROGRAM |
Sec. 264.759. RECORDS OF PLACEMENTS THAT FAIL FOR FINANCIAL REASONS
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(a) The department shall record each instance in which a placement under this subchapter is not able to be made solely because the relative or designated caregiver cannot afford to care for the child. The department shall document, if possible, the amount of monetary assistance and reimbursement to which the caregiver would be entitled and the amount of assistance that would have made the placement affordable for the caregiver.
(b) The department shall compile statistics based on the information recorded under this section and shall report annually to the legislature regarding proposed placements that are not made in the preceding year due to financial reasons. The report required under this subsection may be made in conjunction with other reports the department is required to submit to the legislature.