Tex. Fam. Code Section 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 (Legislative Intent), Chapter 264 (Child Welfare Services), 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.

Source: Section 266.012 — Comprehensive Assessments, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/FA/htm/FA.­266.­htm#266.­012 (accessed May 11, 2024).

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