Functional Home LLC
9618 W MONTGOMERY RD, Houston, TX 77088 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sofia Bayne
- Phone
- (832) 331-8450
- Regulated since
- Mar 2, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1492980 · number 1807270- 16831
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 18 | 2 | Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the review of TAC drug testing, there was no identification/date documented. Therefore, the Operation could not demonstrate compliance with pre-employment testing as there was no way to verify that the specimen's identity and integrity were ensured.
HHSC 749.105(8) — Personnel Policies - Drug testing policy meets or exceeds DFPS' model policy in 745.4151
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Other Serious
Only one supervisory visit was documented on 4/28/26 for a home was open on 5/28/25.
HHSC 749.1105(a) — FOSTER HOME SUPERVISORY VISITS
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was discoverd in the home screening that the previous relationship of the foster parent, history of residence, citizenship status, nor transporation cost were documented. Additionally, the foster home's support system was not documented in case of emergencies and it was not documented if the foster family came from another agency.
HHSC 749.901(a) — FOSTER HOME SCREENINGS
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Other
During the review of the home screening not all 3 reference checks were documented in the file. Additionally, the adult child interview was not completed.
HHSC 749.905(1) — HOME SCREENING DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the review of TAC drug testing, there was no identification/date documented. Therefore, the Operation could not demonstrate compliance with pre-employment testing as there was no way to verify that the specimen's identity and integrity were ensured.
HHSC 749.105(8) — Personnel Policies - Drug testing policy meets or exceeds DFPS' model policy in 745.4151
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Other Serious
Only one supervisory visit was documented on 4/28/26 for a home was open on 5/28/25.
HHSC 749.1105(a) — FOSTER HOME SUPERVISORY VISITS
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was discoverd in the home screening that the previous relationship of the foster parent, history of residence, citizenship status, nor transporation cost were documented. Additionally, the foster home's support system was not documented in case of emergencies and it was not documented if the foster family came from another agency.
HHSC 749.901(a) — FOSTER HOME SCREENINGS
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Other
During the review of the home screening not all 3 reference checks were documented in the file. Additionally, the adult child interview was not completed.
HHSC 749.905(1) — HOME SCREENING DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 1, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 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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Mar 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 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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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Initial service plan did not include plans to help child function in a less restrictive setting, for a child receiving treatment services.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(2)(C) — Initial Service Plan-For children receiving treatment services, plan must describe services planned to help child function in less restrictive setting
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Records & paperwork
The child's medical examination was not documented in the child's record.
HHSC 749.1401(b) — Medical care-The child's record must include a written record of each medical examination
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Safety & premises
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Initial service plan did not include plans to help child function in a less restrictive setting, for a child receiving treatment services.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(2)(C) — Initial Service Plan-For children receiving treatment services, plan must describe services planned to help child function in less restrictive setting
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Records & paperwork
The child's medical examination was not documented in the child's record.
HHSC 749.1401(b) — Medical care-The child's record must include a written record of each medical examination
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Jan 8, 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 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 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 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 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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Dec 9, 2025 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two Admission Assessments reviewed failed to document the child's behavioral, correct education information, and developmental information.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(8) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include child's current developmental, educational and behavioral level of functioning.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Other Serious
The agency was not able to provide any documentations noting that the case manager had visited the children since placement.
HHSC 749.1291(a) — Contact between child placement staff and children-except for child with PMN needs, monthly FTF contact; no longer than 60 days without a visit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Two of two child service plans reviewed failed to specify individualized supervision for each child.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Records & paperwork
Two of two child files failed to note an invitation to the staffing. The agency was not able to provide any documentation relating to an invitation.
HHSC 749.1313(b) — Initial Service Planning Team-The child's record must include documentation of advance notice to parents and any responses
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Other
One child discharge failed to document any and all recommendations, referrals, and services still needed relating to the child.
HHSC 749.1373(b)(1)(D) — Discharge Documentation-Discharge summary must include recommendations about services to meet the child's remaining needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Other
One child failed to receive medical evaluations and/or follow any and all recommendations made by the medical professional.
HHSC 749.1401(d) — General medical requirements-Obtain follow-up medical treatment as recommended by the health-care professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Illness & medication
One child file failed to document the child's immunizations records as well as further attempts to retrieve the information.
HHSC 749.1421(b) — Immunization requirements-Maintain current immunizations records for each child in care including any exemptions or exceptions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Illness & medication
One child's filed did not include a written consent to be administered psychotropic medication.
HHSC 749.1461(b) — Administration of Medication-Must obtain written, signed, & dated consent, for a new psychotropic medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Two of two child files, multiple records reviewed had exact information listed to include Admission Assessments and Child Service Plans.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two Admission Assessments reviewed failed to document the child's behavioral, correct education information, and developmental information.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(8) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include child's current developmental, educational and behavioral level of functioning.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Other Serious
The agency was not able to provide any documentations noting that the case manager had visited the children since placement.
HHSC 749.1291(a) — Contact between child placement staff and children-except for child with PMN needs, monthly FTF contact; no longer than 60 days without a visit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Two of two child service plans reviewed failed to specify individualized supervision for each child.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(D)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-Caregiver instructions must include specific information about child's level of supervision
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Records & paperwork
Two of two child files failed to note an invitation to the staffing. The agency was not able to provide any documentation relating to an invitation.
HHSC 749.1313(b) — Initial Service Planning Team-The child's record must include documentation of advance notice to parents and any responses
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Other
One child discharge failed to document any and all recommendations, referrals, and services still needed relating to the child.
HHSC 749.1373(b)(1)(D) — Discharge Documentation-Discharge summary must include recommendations about services to meet the child's remaining needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Other
One child failed to receive medical evaluations and/or follow any and all recommendations made by the medical professional.
HHSC 749.1401(d) — General medical requirements-Obtain follow-up medical treatment as recommended by the health-care professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Illness & medication
One child file failed to document the child's immunizations records as well as further attempts to retrieve the information.
HHSC 749.1421(b) — Immunization requirements-Maintain current immunizations records for each child in care including any exemptions or exceptions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Illness & medication
One child's filed did not include a written consent to be administered psychotropic medication.
HHSC 749.1461(b) — Administration of Medication-Must obtain written, signed, & dated consent, for a new psychotropic medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Supervision & ratios
Two of two child files, multiple records reviewed had exact information listed to include Admission Assessments and Child Service Plans.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-29. Correction verified 2026-01-08.
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Other
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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May 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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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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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 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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