We Are The Children Foundation LLC
1589 KESSLER DRIVE, Forney, TX 75126 · Kaufman County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 10:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Joy Lynn Banks
- Phone
- (469) 765-6362
- Regulated since
- Mar 10, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1490937 · number 1805756- 16791
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 8 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (8), Staff background & training (6), Other (14) |
| 2025 | 32 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (12) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 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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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 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 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not provide the level of supervision necessary to ensure the health, safety and well-being of each child in care, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the ongoing activity of each child in care as appropriate when three children were found on a highway without a caregiver.
HHSC 749.955(b) — SUPERVISION
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver did not provide the level of supervision necessary to ensure the health, safety and well-being of each child in care, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the ongoing activity of each child in care as appropriate when three children were found on a highway without a caregiver.
HHSC 749.955(b) — SUPERVISION
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-31. Correction verified 2026-09-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
There was no documentation of an unauthorized absence for a child in care.
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 2026-09-14. Correction verified 2026-09-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
There was no documentation of an unauthorized absence for a child in care.
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 2026-09-14. Correction verified 2026-09-13.
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Other
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Multiple documents are missing required information. Including, a child's rights document, admission assessments for two children, and preliminary service plans. In addition, a child's service plan contains information for a different child.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Safety & premises
Multiple items were not included in their files. This includes a copy of an employee s driver s license, updated proof of vehicle insurance, and an updated driver's license for a caregiver.
HHSC 749.535(a)(1) — Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Staff background & training
The caregivers only received 6 hours of EBI trainings instead of 8 hours. In addition, multiple trianing certificates did not list the number of training hours, the training dates or the qualifications for the trainers. Also, the trauma informed care training is expired for a staff.
HHSC 749.863(a)(3) — If not allowed, caregivers for childcare prog. or treat. services must have 8hrs EBI. One FP must have before placement other must have in 90 days.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
Two foster parents do not have the required first aid training. One foster parent did not receive in person CPR/First Aid training or CPR training with a manikin.
HHSC 749.911(a) — Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Multiple documents are missing required information. Including, a child's rights document, admission assessments for two children, and preliminary service plans. In addition, a child's service plan contains information for a different child.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Safety & premises
Multiple items were not included in their files. This includes a copy of an employee s driver s license, updated proof of vehicle insurance, and an updated driver's license for a caregiver.
HHSC 749.535(a)(1) — Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Staff background & training
The caregivers only received 6 hours of EBI trainings instead of 8 hours. In addition, multiple trianing certificates did not list the number of training hours, the training dates or the qualifications for the trainers. Also, the trauma informed care training is expired for a staff.
HHSC 749.863(a)(3) — If not allowed, caregivers for childcare prog. or treat. services must have 8hrs EBI. One FP must have before placement other must have in 90 days.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
Two foster parents do not have the required first aid training. One foster parent did not receive in person CPR/First Aid training or CPR training with a manikin.
HHSC 749.911(a) — Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 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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Jun 3, 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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Jun 3, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 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 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the walk through of the home, medication was not in a locked container.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the walk through of the home, medication was not in a locked container.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-07. Correction verified 2026-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Apr 29, 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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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The service plans reviewed are generic and lack context to address the specific needs of each child. The plans are also identical to each other.
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 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Other
The home study failed to provide clarification on whether there is a current relationship. It also failed to explore and assess previous failed relationships as they appear to be volatile and could have caused trauma. The foster parent's ability to form stable relationships was not assessed as this could impact children in care.
HHSC 749.2447(4) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents history of all interpersonal relationships, including marriages and reasons why relationships ended
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Apr 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The service plans reviewed are generic and lack context to address the specific needs of each child. The plans are also identical to each other.
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 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Other
The home study failed to provide clarification on whether there is a current relationship. It also failed to explore and assess previous failed relationships as they appear to be volatile and could have caused trauma. The foster parent's ability to form stable relationships was not assessed as this could impact children in care.
HHSC 749.2447(4) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents history of all interpersonal relationships, including marriages and reasons why relationships ended
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Other
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Feb 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 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 29, 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 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 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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Jan 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A household member, over the age of 14, does not have an active background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Other
A preliminary service plan was not dated and signed. An initial service plan was not signed by the child.
HHSC 749.1305 — Preliminary Service Planning-the placement staff must develop, sign, and date the preliminary service plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Other
A child's initial service plan was not completed within 45 days.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Other
A home is permitted for 5 children, but the home study indicates that they are approved for 4 children.
HHSC 749.2447(22)(B) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents prospective foster parent's understanding of concepts of trauma informed care and how each will use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Safety & premises
It was not documented that the foster parent has sufficient up-front income prior to reimbursement, it was not documented that income was verified or how it was verified (bank statements or tax returns not discussed (2447(6)(B)), expenses did not list vehicle expenses (2447(6)(iii)(III))
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B) — Foster Home Screening-Verify and document that prospective foster parents have sufficient income/other available assets
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Safety & premises
A major life change occurred and was not documented on an addendum.
HHSC 749.2453(a)(2) — You must update a foster home screening- When there is a major life change in the foster family as described in 749.2805
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Other
A home does not have a floor plan and another home does not indicate which bedrooms are to be used for children in care.
HHSC 749.2470(3)(A) — Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Safety & premises
The agency's permit does not include human trafficking, and emergency care services which the home is licensed for.
HHSC 749.2479 — Verification-Agency may not place children in a foster home before completing the foster home screening and verification
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A household member, over the age of 14, does not have an active background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-16. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Other
A preliminary service plan was not dated and signed. An initial service plan was not signed by the child.
HHSC 749.1305 — Preliminary Service Planning-the placement staff must develop, sign, and date the preliminary service plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Other
A child's initial service plan was not completed within 45 days.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Other
A home is permitted for 5 children, but the home study indicates that they are approved for 4 children.
HHSC 749.2447(22)(B) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents prospective foster parent's understanding of concepts of trauma informed care and how each will use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Safety & premises
It was not documented that the foster parent has sufficient up-front income prior to reimbursement, it was not documented that income was verified or how it was verified (bank statements or tax returns not discussed (2447(6)(B)), expenses did not list vehicle expenses (2447(6)(iii)(III))
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B) — Foster Home Screening-Verify and document that prospective foster parents have sufficient income/other available assets
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Safety & premises
A major life change occurred and was not documented on an addendum.
HHSC 749.2453(a)(2) — You must update a foster home screening- When there is a major life change in the foster family as described in 749.2805
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Other
A home does not have a floor plan and another home does not indicate which bedrooms are to be used for children in care.
HHSC 749.2470(3)(A) — Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Safety & premises
The agency's permit does not include human trafficking, and emergency care services which the home is licensed for.
HHSC 749.2479 — Verification-Agency may not place children in a foster home before completing the foster home screening and verification
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-21. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 5, 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 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 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 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the time of review on 02/05/2026, child had been placed in the home for a couple of months and psychological has not been completed, despite requirements from placement paperwork indicating that psychological will need to be completed.
HHSC 749.1135(1)(B) — Treatment Services Admission-ED or ASD: Admission assment.-Psychiatric, psychological, or psychosocial assment. completed in required time frames
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
1 out 2 files read, did not have a completed service plan. The service plan in place was not created or evaluated by the operation.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Other
2 of the 2 homes foster parent and agency agreement did not have the agency's signature.
HHSC 749.2488(b) — Rights and Responsibilities-Agency and foster parents must sign a copy of rights/responsibilities statement at time home is verified
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
1 out of 2 child files reviewed did not have progress note readily available.
HHSC 749.2593(e) — Supervision-Caregivers supervising child receiving treatment svcs must maintain, sign, date progress notes, make them available for Licensing review
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 23, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the time of review on 02/05/2026, child had been placed in the home for a couple of months and psychological has not been completed, despite requirements from placement paperwork indicating that psychological will need to be completed.
HHSC 749.1135(1)(B) — Treatment Services Admission-ED or ASD: Admission assment.-Psychiatric, psychological, or psychosocial assment. completed in required time frames
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
1 out 2 files read, did not have a completed service plan. The service plan in place was not created or evaluated by the operation.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Other
2 of the 2 homes foster parent and agency agreement did not have the agency's signature.
HHSC 749.2488(b) — Rights and Responsibilities-Agency and foster parents must sign a copy of rights/responsibilities statement at time home is verified
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
1 out of 2 child files reviewed did not have progress note readily available.
HHSC 749.2593(e) — Supervision-Caregivers supervising child receiving treatment svcs must maintain, sign, date progress notes, make them available for Licensing review
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Other
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Dec 18, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
All medications for the home - including schedule II were in a kitchen cabinet with a plastic child lock. The child opened the cabinet during the walk through.
HHSC 749.1521(3) — Medication Storage-Store medication covered by Schedule II of the Texas Controlled Substances Act under double lock in a separate container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Other
Home screening states assessor reviewed the financial situation, but it does not state anything about the previous 60 days (2 months) timeframe, nor does it mention the review of Tax Returns and/or 2 months of bank statements -2447 (6)(B)(ii)
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Other
The foster child's bed did not have a mattress protector.
HHSC 749.3031(c) — Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Dec 18, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
All medications for the home - including schedule II were in a kitchen cabinet with a plastic child lock. The child opened the cabinet during the walk through.
HHSC 749.1521(3) — Medication Storage-Store medication covered by Schedule II of the Texas Controlled Substances Act under double lock in a separate container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Other
Home screening states assessor reviewed the financial situation, but it does not state anything about the previous 60 days (2 months) timeframe, nor does it mention the review of Tax Returns and/or 2 months of bank statements -2447 (6)(B)(ii)
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Other
The foster child's bed did not have a mattress protector.
HHSC 749.3031(c) — Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A foster home was closed on 11/18/25 and the background checks were not de-activated.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-19. Correction verified 2025-12-21.
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Other
A child did not have an initial service plan. The plan was due in October.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-21.
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Safety & premises
One home did not have a severe weather drill. The other home did not have a fire drill.
HHSC 749.2908(a)(3) — Disaster and Emergency-must conduct a severe weather drill each year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-21.
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Records & paperwork
Child's records were not included in the child's file.
HHSC 749.535(a)(1) — Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-02.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A foster home was closed on 11/18/25 and the background checks were not de-activated.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-19. Correction verified 2025-12-21.
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Other
A child did not have an initial service plan. The plan was due in October.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-21.
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Safety & premises
One home did not have a severe weather drill. The other home did not have a fire drill.
HHSC 749.2908(a)(3) — Disaster and Emergency-must conduct a severe weather drill each year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2025-12-21.
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Records & paperwork
Child's records were not included in the child's file.
HHSC 749.535(a)(1) — Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-12-23. Correction verified 2026-01-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A child s file did not contain an orientation. This was corrected at the inspection when the administrator obtained the document from the case manager and added it to the file.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-15.
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Staff background & training
A child s file did not contain an orientation. This was corrected at the inspection when the administrator obtained the document from the case manager and added it to the file.
HHSC 749.1111(a) — Child Orientation-Provided to child who is 5 years old or older within 7 days of admission and geared to child's intellectual level
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-15.
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Safety & premises
A child s file did not contain an admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1131 — You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A child s file did not contain an orientation. This was corrected at the inspection when the administrator obtained the document from the case manager and added it to the file.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-15.
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Staff background & training
A child s file did not contain an orientation. This was corrected at the inspection when the administrator obtained the document from the case manager and added it to the file.
HHSC 749.1111(a) — Child Orientation-Provided to child who is 5 years old or older within 7 days of admission and geared to child's intellectual level
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-15.
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Safety & premises
A child s file did not contain an admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1131 — You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Required information is missing from a home screening. This includes 749.2447(6)(B), 749.2447(19), 749.2447(22)(A).
HHSC 749.2447(1) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents ages of all household members; agency has documentation verifying ages of prospective foster parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was missing. In addition, the severe weather drill does not have the date and time of the drills or how long it took for everyone to exit during the drill.
HHSC 749.2908(a)(3) — Disaster and Emergency-must conduct a severe weather drill each year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Required information is missing from a home screening. This includes 749.2447(6)(B), 749.2447(19), 749.2447(22)(A).
HHSC 749.2447(1) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents ages of all household members; agency has documentation verifying ages of prospective foster parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Safety & premises
A fire drill was missing. In addition, the severe weather drill does not have the date and time of the drills or how long it took for everyone to exit during the drill.
HHSC 749.2908(a)(3) — Disaster and Emergency-must conduct a severe weather drill each year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-01. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Other
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 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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