Lifeline Children & Family Services
5301 W HIGHWAY 31, Corsicana, TX 75110 · Navarro County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 09:00 AM-02:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ricky Walter
- Phone
- (903) 872-7700
- Regulated since
- Oct 30, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 297575 · number 861745- 3730
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Records & paperwork (6) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2) |
| 2024 | 18 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
Two serious incident reports were missing the foster home's physical address and phone number.
HHSC 749.511(1) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-21.
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Records & paperwork
Two serious incident reports did not have the date of admission for the children listed on the documents.
HHSC 749.511(3) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name, age, gender, and date of admission of the child or children involved
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-21.
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Records & paperwork
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May 18, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
Two serious incident reports were missing the foster home's physical address and phone number.
HHSC 749.511(1) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-21.
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Records & paperwork
Two serious incident reports did not have the date of admission for the children listed on the documents.
HHSC 749.511(3) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name, age, gender, and date of admission of the child or children involved
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
Agency did not notify licensing within the timeframe.
HHSC 749.503(a)(10)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-09. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Records & paperwork
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May 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
Agency did not notify licensing within the timeframe.
HHSC 749.503(a)(10)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-09. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a review conducted on December 22, 2025, it was determined that: (1) the Administrator failed to ensure compliance with the current HM Plan; and (2) 12 months had elapsed since the effective date of the plan. The heightened monitoring plan for this operation included a specific ?planned end date? at the 12-month mark by which the operation was expected to meet all heightened monitoring criteria necessary to move out of active heightened monitoring to a phase of ?post plan monitoring?. As a direct result of the administrator?s failure to ensure timely compliance with the heightened monitoring plan, this operation is now unable to successfully move to post-plan monitoring. Furthermore, the operation?s ?planned end date? must now be revised, and the period of heightened monitoring must be extended. Further details of the administrator?s failure to ensure compliance include the following: - Operation failed to demonstrate 6 months of successive compliance with the standard and contract requirements that led to heightened monitoring; and - Operation was unable to meet compliance with Medium-High or High weighted licensing citations.
HHSC 749.635(2) — AP CPA administrator responsibilities- Ensure that the operation complies with current heightened monitoring plans.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 22, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a review conducted on December 22, 2025, it was determined that: (1) the Administrator failed to ensure compliance with the current HM Plan; and (2) 12 months had elapsed since the effective date of the plan. The heightened monitoring plan for this operation included a specific ?planned end date? at the 12-month mark by which the operation was expected to meet all heightened monitoring criteria necessary to move out of active heightened monitoring to a phase of ?post plan monitoring?. As a direct result of the administrator?s failure to ensure timely compliance with the heightened monitoring plan, this operation is now unable to successfully move to post-plan monitoring. Furthermore, the operation?s ?planned end date? must now be revised, and the period of heightened monitoring must be extended. Further details of the administrator?s failure to ensure compliance include the following: - Operation failed to demonstrate 6 months of successive compliance with the standard and contract requirements that led to heightened monitoring; and - Operation was unable to meet compliance with Medium-High or High weighted licensing citations.
HHSC 749.635(2) — AP CPA administrator responsibilities- Ensure that the operation complies with current heightened monitoring plans.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 24, 2025 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was discovered that inappropriate discipline was used on children in care.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was discovered that inappropriate discipline was used on children in care.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a review conducted on June 19, 2025, it was determined that: (1) the Administrator failed to ensure compliance with the current HM Plan; and (2) 12 months had elapsed since the effective date of the plan. The heightened monitoring plan for this operation included a specific ?planned end date? at the 12-month mark by which the operation was expected to meet all heightened monitoring criteria necessary to move out of active heightened monitoring to a phase of ?post plan monitoring?. As a direct result of the administrator?s failure to ensure timely compliance with the heightened monitoring plan, this operation is now unable to successfully move to post-plan monitoring. Furthermore, the operation?s ?planned end date? must now be revised, and the period of heightened monitoring must be extended. Further details of the administrator?s failure to ensure compliance include the following: - Operation failed to demonstrate 6 months of successive compliance with the standard and contract requirements that led to heightened monitoring; and - Operation was unable to meet compliance with Medium-High or High weighted licensing citations, including having an open investigation.
HHSC 749.635(2) — AP CPA administrator responsibilities- Ensure that the operation complies with current heightened monitoring plans.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 19, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During a review conducted on June 19, 2025, it was determined that: (1) the Administrator failed to ensure compliance with the current HM Plan; and (2) 12 months had elapsed since the effective date of the plan. The heightened monitoring plan for this operation included a specific ?planned end date? at the 12-month mark by which the operation was expected to meet all heightened monitoring criteria necessary to move out of active heightened monitoring to a phase of ?post plan monitoring?. As a direct result of the administrator?s failure to ensure timely compliance with the heightened monitoring plan, this operation is now unable to successfully move to post-plan monitoring. Furthermore, the operation?s ?planned end date? must now be revised, and the period of heightened monitoring must be extended. Further details of the administrator?s failure to ensure compliance include the following: - Operation failed to demonstrate 6 months of successive compliance with the standard and contract requirements that led to heightened monitoring; and - Operation was unable to meet compliance with Medium-High or High weighted licensing citations, including having an open investigation.
HHSC 749.635(2) — AP CPA administrator responsibilities- Ensure that the operation complies with current heightened monitoring plans.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-20. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During a review conducted on 12/18/2024 it was determined that: (1) the Administrator failed to ensure compliance with the current HM Plan; and (2) 12 months had elapsed since the effective date of the plan. The heightened monitoring plan for this operation included a specific ?planned end date? at the 12-month mark by which the operation was expected to meet all heightened monitoring criteria necessary to move out of active heightened monitoring to a phase of ?post plan monitoring?. As a direct result of the administrator?s failure to ensure timely compliance with the heightened monitoring plan, this operation is now unable to successfully move to post-plan monitoring. Furthermore, the operation?s ?planned end date? must now be revised, and the period of heightened monitoring must be extended. Further details of the administrator?s failure to ensure compliance include the following: Your operation received a high-weighted citation in a pattern/trend category on 10/17/2024. Specifically, the operation was cited for 749.2447(7)(A). During an inspection, it was found that a home screening did not have documentation of a background check that needed to be assessed. - Operation failed to satisfy the conditions of the plan. - Operation failed to demonstrate 6 months of successive compliance with the standard and contract requirements that led to heightened monitoring. - Operation was unable to meet compliance with Medium-High or High weighted licensing citations.
HHSC 749.635(2) — AP CPA administrator responsibilities- Ensure that the operation complies with current heightened monitoring plans.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 18, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During a review conducted on 12/18/2024 it was determined that: (1) the Administrator failed to ensure compliance with the current HM Plan; and (2) 12 months had elapsed since the effective date of the plan. The heightened monitoring plan for this operation included a specific ?planned end date? at the 12-month mark by which the operation was expected to meet all heightened monitoring criteria necessary to move out of active heightened monitoring to a phase of ?post plan monitoring?. As a direct result of the administrator?s failure to ensure timely compliance with the heightened monitoring plan, this operation is now unable to successfully move to post-plan monitoring. Furthermore, the operation?s ?planned end date? must now be revised, and the period of heightened monitoring must be extended. Further details of the administrator?s failure to ensure compliance include the following: Your operation received a high-weighted citation in a pattern/trend category on 10/17/2024. Specifically, the operation was cited for 749.2447(7)(A). During an inspection, it was found that a home screening did not have documentation of a background check that needed to be assessed. - Operation failed to satisfy the conditions of the plan. - Operation failed to demonstrate 6 months of successive compliance with the standard and contract requirements that led to heightened monitoring. - Operation was unable to meet compliance with Medium-High or High weighted licensing citations.
HHSC 749.635(2) — AP CPA administrator responsibilities- Ensure that the operation complies with current heightened monitoring plans.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-19. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 12, 2024 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2024 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 6, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Two prescription medications were not stored in a locked container and were accessible to children in care.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Dec 6, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Two prescription medications were not stored in a locked container and were accessible to children in care.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-06. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The home screening did not have documentation of a background check that needed to be assessed.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(A) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents background check results for any person frequent and present in the home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Discipline & child guidance
A caregiver had criminal background history of substance abuse that was not discussed nor assessed in the home screening.
HHSC 749.2447(9) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse)
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The home screening did not have documentation of a background check that needed to be assessed.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(A) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents background check results for any person frequent and present in the home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Discipline & child guidance
A caregiver had criminal background history of substance abuse that was not discussed nor assessed in the home screening.
HHSC 749.2447(9) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse)
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-21. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The foster home screening does not include an assessment of the foster parent's criminal history or household member's criminal history.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(A) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents background check results for any person frequent and present in the home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Other Serious
The foster home screening does not include an assessment of the information obtained from law enforcement service calls or any discussion with the prospective foster parent regarding law enforcement service calls in the foster home screening.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(B)(iii) — Foster Home Screenings- Assess and docment information obtained from law enforcement and prospective foster parents
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The foster home screening does not include an assessment of the foster parent's criminal history or household member's criminal history.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(A) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents background check results for any person frequent and present in the home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Other Serious
The foster home screening does not include an assessment of the information obtained from law enforcement service calls or any discussion with the prospective foster parent regarding law enforcement service calls in the foster home screening.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(B)(iii) — Foster Home Screenings- Assess and docment information obtained from law enforcement and prospective foster parents
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a home sampling the inspector observed stains on the carpets in the master bedroom, which the foster mother indicated have not been cleaned; grime on the three-tier plastic shelving unit in the kitchen, and excessive clutter in the laundry room as clothing was piled upon the floor.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough of a home sampling, the inspector observed a pile of T-posts in the yard with rusty sharp edges upturned and accessible to the toddler in care.
HHSC 749.3041(4) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
During a home sampling the inspector observed an open jar of mayonnaise stored in the pantry despite being labeled Refrigerate After Opening.
HHSC 749.3079(5) — Food Storage-food items must be refrigerated immediately after use and after meals, if the food requires refrigeration
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 1, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a home sampling the inspector observed stains on the carpets in the master bedroom, which the foster mother indicated have not been cleaned; grime on the three-tier plastic shelving unit in the kitchen, and excessive clutter in the laundry room as clothing was piled upon the floor.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walkthrough of a home sampling, the inspector observed a pile of T-posts in the yard with rusty sharp edges upturned and accessible to the toddler in care.
HHSC 749.3041(4) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios
During a home sampling the inspector observed an open jar of mayonnaise stored in the pantry despite being labeled Refrigerate After Opening.
HHSC 749.3079(5) — Food Storage-food items must be refrigerated immediately after use and after meals, if the food requires refrigeration
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A household member did not have an active background with the operation.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-21.
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Staff background & training
Child rights form stated child is to young to signed however the child is 6 years old and was able to signed his orientation.
HHSC 749.1005(d) — Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands rights; signed copy filed in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Food & allergies
A child s admissions were not completed or were missing information such as know allergies, bio parents information chronic condition or know contradictions
HHSC 749.1107(a)(9) — Child Admission Records-Include the chronic health conditions, such as asthma or diabetes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-07-06.
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Records & paperwork
One child record did not have a preliminary service plan completed and the second child record did not have the preliminary service plan completed with in the 72hrs.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios
A child record did not have a service plan completed while placed in the foster home and a second active child record did not provided detailed specific supervision.
HHSC 749.1309(a) — Initial Service Plan-Base initial service plan on needs identified in admission assessment and integrate trauma informed care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Records & paperwork
A Child Adoption Record and Child Discharge Record did not have a discharge summary for either child.
HHSC 749.1373(b)(1)(A) — Discharge Documentation-Discharge summary must include services provided to the child while in your care
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete an post adoption addendum that would specify the adoption.
HHSC 749.3623(13) — Adoptive Home Screening-Agency documents and assesses adoptive applicants' values, feelings, practices regarding child care and discipline
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-07-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A household member did not have an active background with the operation.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-21.
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Staff background & training
Child rights form stated child is to young to signed however the child is 6 years old and was able to signed his orientation.
HHSC 749.1005(d) — Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands rights; signed copy filed in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Food & allergies
A child s admissions were not completed or were missing information such as know allergies, bio parents information chronic condition or know contradictions
HHSC 749.1107(a)(9) — Child Admission Records-Include the chronic health conditions, such as asthma or diabetes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-07-06.
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Records & paperwork
One child record did not have a preliminary service plan completed and the second child record did not have the preliminary service plan completed with in the 72hrs.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios
A child record did not have a service plan completed while placed in the foster home and a second active child record did not provided detailed specific supervision.
HHSC 749.1309(a) — Initial Service Plan-Base initial service plan on needs identified in admission assessment and integrate trauma informed care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Records & paperwork
A Child Adoption Record and Child Discharge Record did not have a discharge summary for either child.
HHSC 749.1373(b)(1)(A) — Discharge Documentation-Discharge summary must include services provided to the child while in your care
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete an post adoption addendum that would specify the adoption.
HHSC 749.3623(13) — Adoptive Home Screening-Agency documents and assesses adoptive applicants' values, feelings, practices regarding child care and discipline
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-07-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The agency did not have an unauthorized absence log for review.
HHSC 749.591(c) — Unauthorized Absence-Annual summary logs should be available to Licensing for review and reproduction, upon request
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-08-10.
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Other
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Aug 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The agency did not have an unauthorized absence log for review.
HHSC 749.591(c) — Unauthorized Absence-Annual summary logs should be available to Licensing for review and reproduction, upon request
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-17. Correction verified 2022-08-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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May 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
A video was viewed where the caregiver is heard yelling at a child in care. Several other children in care reported the caregiver yells as well.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
A video was viewed where the caregiver is heard yelling at a child in care. Several other children in care reported the caregiver yells as well.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two of the childrens medication logs had not been started as of today, 3-15-22
HHSC 749.1541(b) — Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Two of the childrens medication logs had not been started as of today, 3-15-22
HHSC 749.1541(b) — Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-28. Correction verified 2022-03-29.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 24, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The August medication logs for one child in care did not document the reason the medication was prescribed for 4 different medications.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(3) — Medication Record-Must include reason medication was prescribed, for prescription medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Other Serious
There was no documentation that local law enforcement was contacted to verify service calls to the foster home in 2 home studies.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screening- Obtain service call information from law enforcement for past two years
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-02.
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Other
The home study did not document the date or method of contact for adult children interviews or references.
HHSC 749.2451(b) — Documentation of Interviews-For each interview, must include date and method of contact, date of interview, who was present and summary
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The August medication logs for one child in care did not document the reason the medication was prescribed for 4 different medications.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(3) — Medication Record-Must include reason medication was prescribed, for prescription medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2021-10-26.
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Other Serious
There was no documentation that local law enforcement was contacted to verify service calls to the foster home in 2 home studies.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screening- Obtain service call information from law enforcement for past two years
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-02.
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Other
The home study did not document the date or method of contact for adult children interviews or references.
HHSC 749.2451(b) — Documentation of Interviews-For each interview, must include date and method of contact, date of interview, who was present and summary
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-02.
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Illness & medication
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