Ratcliff Youth And Family Services
926 S CEDAR RIDGE DR, Duncanville, TX 75137 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 10:00 AM-01:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tammi Abney
- Phone
- (972) 298-0200
- Regulated since
- Aug 16, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1359378 · number 1710160- 14171
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | 10 | Illness & medication (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (18) |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Food & allergies (2), Other (6) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 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 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 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 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 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 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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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 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 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Feb 24, 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 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Jan 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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Jan 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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Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 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 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 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 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 9, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A governing body member is not listed as a controlling person.
HHSC 745.903(2) — Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 9, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A governing body member is not listed as a controlling person.
HHSC 745.903(2) — Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-15. Correction verified 2025-12-16.
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Other Serious
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Dec 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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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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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Dec 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A governing body member was not added as a controlling person within the required time frame.
HHSC 745.903(2) — Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 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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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A governing body member was not added as a controlling person within the required time frame.
HHSC 745.903(2) — Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-25. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Other Serious
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 5, 2025 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 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 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 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 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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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A home verified to provide care for PMN children did not have a current fire inspection completed by a certified inspector.
HHSC 749.2904(a) — Fire Inspection-FFH serving PMN children or FGH must have fire inspection by certified inspector
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A home verified to provide care for PMN children did not have a current fire inspection completed by a certified inspector.
HHSC 749.2904(a) — Fire Inspection-FFH serving PMN children or FGH must have fire inspection by certified inspector
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The agency did not request and assess information from all of the foster homes previous CPA's.
HHSC 749.2447(23)(A) — Foster Home Screening-Agency must request and assess home study and related documentation from CPA that previously studied the family
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Other
There was no proof of income for the past 60 days or two complete calendar months.
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 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Other
There is no current documentation regarding two consecutive itemized bank statements or the previous year s tax return being obtained or assessed in the home screening.
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B)(ii) — Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent copy of 2 bank statements and/or previous year's tax return
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Discipline & child guidance
The home screening did not document the health status of a household member.
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 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Other
An interview was not conducted with a family member not living in the home.
HHSC 749.2449(a)(7) — Interview For Foster Home Screening- Must include one interview with a family member not living in the home.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Other
A visit to the home was not conducted with all household members present.
HHSC 749.2449(b) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Agency must visit the home at least once when all members of the household are present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Staff background & training
An employee did not complete annual prevention, recognition, and reporting child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training.
HHSC 749.931(c)(1) — Annual Training- Must include one hour of training on prevention, recognition, and reporting on child abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Other
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Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The agency did not request and assess information from all of the foster homes previous CPA's.
HHSC 749.2447(23)(A) — Foster Home Screening-Agency must request and assess home study and related documentation from CPA that previously studied the family
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Other
There was no proof of income for the past 60 days or two complete calendar months.
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 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Other
There is no current documentation regarding two consecutive itemized bank statements or the previous year s tax return being obtained or assessed in the home screening.
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B)(ii) — Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent copy of 2 bank statements and/or previous year's tax return
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Discipline & child guidance
The home screening did not document the health status of a household member.
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 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Other
An interview was not conducted with a family member not living in the home.
HHSC 749.2449(a)(7) — Interview For Foster Home Screening- Must include one interview with a family member not living in the home.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Other
A visit to the home was not conducted with all household members present.
HHSC 749.2449(b) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Agency must visit the home at least once when all members of the household are present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
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Staff background & training
An employee did not complete annual prevention, recognition, and reporting child abuse, neglect, and exploitation training.
HHSC 749.931(c)(1) — Annual Training- Must include one hour of training on prevention, recognition, and reporting on child abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-10. Correction verified 2025-09-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Aug 26, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A medication record documenting medication dispensed by caregiver was not maintained for the month of August.
HHSC 749.1541(b) — Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Illness & medication
The medication record was not at the foster home at the time of the visit.
HHSC 749.1543(a) — Medication records-The foster parents must maintain medication records at the foster home for current month
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 26, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A medication record documenting medication dispensed by caregiver was not maintained for the month of August.
HHSC 749.1541(b) — Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
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Illness & medication
The medication record was not at the foster home at the time of the visit.
HHSC 749.1543(a) — Medication records-The foster parents must maintain medication records at the foster home for current month
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Aug 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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Aug 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two individuals were not inactivated within the required time frame.
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 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two individuals were not inactivated within the required time frame.
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 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 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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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 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 18, 2025 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2025 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 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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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 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 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 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 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 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 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 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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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The criminal history for one caregiver was not discussed and assessed in the home screening.
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 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other Serious
The home screening did not document that the foster parents were asked about the service calls to the home.
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 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other
One home did not have two unannounced supervisory visits completed within a year.
HHSC 749.2815(b) — Supervisory Visits-At least two supervisory visit per year must be unannounced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-09. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The criminal history for one caregiver was not discussed and assessed in the home screening.
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 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other Serious
The home screening did not document that the foster parents were asked about the service calls to the home.
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 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other
One home did not have two unannounced supervisory visits completed within a year.
HHSC 749.2815(b) — Supervisory Visits-At least two supervisory visit per year must be unannounced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-09. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 26, 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 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Jan 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 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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Oct 17, 2024 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 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of a completed drug test.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(4)(A) — Mandatory drug testing-all applicants intended to be hired are subject to pre-employment testing, must have results prior to child access
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Other
One of two children's files reviewed had a service plan that was completed 25 days late. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the service plan is current at this time.
HHSC 749.1331(2) — Service Plan Review and Update-Review and update plan for children receiving treatment services for ED, ASD or PMN 90 days from date of last plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-10.
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Staff background & training
During the review of records at the inspection, and training certificate located in a file was found which did not accurately reflect the training that was conducted.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Staff background & training
Three of four caregiver's file reviewed had CPR certifications from online sources that did not include the use of a CPR manikin or hands on skills practice.
HHSC 749.911(b)(1) — Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Other Serious
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Two of two staff files reviewed did not have documentation of a completed drug test.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(4)(A) — Mandatory drug testing-all applicants intended to be hired are subject to pre-employment testing, must have results prior to child access
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Other
One of two children's files reviewed had a service plan that was completed 25 days late. This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the service plan is current at this time.
HHSC 749.1331(2) — Service Plan Review and Update-Review and update plan for children receiving treatment services for ED, ASD or PMN 90 days from date of last plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-10.
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Staff background & training
During the review of records at the inspection, and training certificate located in a file was found which did not accurately reflect the training that was conducted.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Staff background & training
Three of four caregiver's file reviewed had CPR certifications from online sources that did not include the use of a CPR manikin or hands on skills practice.
HHSC 749.911(b)(1) — Pedi. CPR training must adhere to AHA guidelines & include curr. that incudes use of a CPR manikin & written & hands-on instruction/practice & testing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child in care service plan was not signed.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(N) — Initial Service Plan-Must include signatures of service planning team members
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Other
One child file did not mention receiving treatments services on service plan.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(2) — Initial Service Plan-For children receiving treatment services, plan must address all child's waking hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Other
Home study did not document the length of residence in paper file. The administrator showed the home study addendum during the inspection on electronic file showing the length of foster parent's residence history.
HHSC 749.2447(5) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents prospective foster parents' residence history and their citizenship status
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Food & allergies
Two children files did not have allergies listed on paper file. During the inspection, administrator verified children allergies and chronic conditions were seen on electronic files on the children face sheets.
HHSC 749.577(2) — Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or "no known allergies" on exterior of record or in a clearly visible location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child in care service plan was not signed.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(N) — Initial Service Plan-Must include signatures of service planning team members
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Other
One child file did not mention receiving treatments services on service plan.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(2) — Initial Service Plan-For children receiving treatment services, plan must address all child's waking hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-14. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
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Other
Home study did not document the length of residence in paper file. The administrator showed the home study addendum during the inspection on electronic file showing the length of foster parent's residence history.
HHSC 749.2447(5) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents prospective foster parents' residence history and their citizenship status
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Food & allergies
Two children files did not have allergies listed on paper file. During the inspection, administrator verified children allergies and chronic conditions were seen on electronic files on the children face sheets.
HHSC 749.577(2) — Active child record-Includes known allergies and chronic conditions or "no known allergies" on exterior of record or in a clearly visible location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-07.
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Other
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Sep 1, 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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Sep 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 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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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Foster mom did not have medical logs for children in care.
HHSC 749.1541(a) — Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Foster mom did not have medical logs for children in care.
HHSC 749.1541(a) — Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jul 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One home did not verify expenses in the home study.
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 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Other
One home did not verify 60 days of income in the home-study. Income was verify during the inspection by showing income tax return.
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B)(ii) — Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent copy of 2 bank statements and/or previous year's tax return
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jul 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One home did not verify expenses in the home study.
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 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-02.
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Other
One home did not verify 60 days of income in the home-study. Income was verify during the inspection by showing income tax return.
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B)(ii) — Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent copy of 2 bank statements and/or previous year's tax return
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-02.
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Other
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Jul 14, 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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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 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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Feb 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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