Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of Galveston -houston
2900 LOUISIANA ST, Houston, TX 77006 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ashley Sanchez Hudson
- Phone
- (713) 526-4611
- Regulated since
- Dec 21, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 94089 · number 31- 31
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Illness & medication (1) |
| 2025 | 10 | 2 | Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 11 | 5 | Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Food & allergies (1), Other (7) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication Serious
A foster parent did not administer prescription medications as prescribed.
HHSC 749.1463(b)(3) — AP Administration of Medication-Administer medications according to label instructions or a prescribing health-care professional's subsequent orders
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-04-30.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Apr 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An active employee does not have an active background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-01. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Staff background & training
It was observed that the last Employee Background Check Validation was completed on 12/06/2024.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Records & paperwork Serious
During this inspection, one of four home records reviewed did not document a supervisory visit with both foster parents within a 6-month period. In addition, two of four home records reviewed did not document an annual supervisory visit with all household members present.
HHSC 749.2815(a)(2) — Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits with both foster parents, if applicable, at least once every six months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-04. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The medical record does not include a copy of the child's results, nor if there is follow-up treatment recommended.
HHSC 749.1401(b) — Medical care-The child's record must include a written record of each medical examination
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Supervision & ratios
A TB exam for a child in care was not completed with 30 days of the child being placed in the agency home.
HHSC 749.1417(a) — TB exam-Persons over 1 yr old who live, work, volunteer at operation have exam w/in 30 days, unless person had previous exam that meets requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Other
There is no documentation in the file showing that the child has had a vision and hearing screening completed.
HHSC 749.1427(a) — Vision and Hearing-Each child screened for possible vision and hearing problems; professional vision and hearing exam if problems detected
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Illness & medication
Medication log is missing the prescribing professiona'ls information.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(2) — Medication Record-Must include prescribing health-care professional's name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Illness & medication
There is no documentation showing that a dental exam has been completed or is scheduled.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(3) — Medication Record-Must include reason medication was prescribed, for prescription medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 26, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
It was determined that the medication record is not accurate due to it being pre-filled for the next day.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-17.
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Illness & medication
There was no reason for why the medication was prescribed on two medication records reviewed.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(3) — Medication Record-Must include reason medication was prescribed, for prescription medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-17.
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Illness & medication
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Dec 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Psychotropic medications Schedule II were observed not double locked during the visit.
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 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
According to the incident report and accounts from the caregiver, child in care, and other witnesses the caregiver was not within ear or hearing range when an incident occurred resulting in injury.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(3) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
There is no documentation that the childs rights were reviewed with or signed by the child.
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 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
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Other Serious
Child's medical follow up was to be completed around 2 weeks after initial appointment, however there is no documentation to show that the follow-up was completed timely.
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 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
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Records & paperwork
Childs file is missing follow up documentation from an incident that occurred in February.
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 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Two children in care report the foster parents yelling at them. Two agency staff also report hearing yelling by the foster parents when on the phone during an incident.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Food & allergies Serious
Both children in the home report not receiving enough food to eat. One child reported regularly only being provided tortillas, cheese, and milk. When the child ordered food to the home, the foster parents did not allow the child to have the food despite the agency approving it.
HHSC 749.3063(a)(1) — Feeding Children-provide food of adequate variety, quality, and in sufficient quantity to supply nutrients for growth and development
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-26.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Feb 17, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
During the investigation it was found that a foster parent used a child in care to translate for another child in care for all communication including discipline. It was also found that foster parents grabbed a child in care.
HHSC 749.607(1) — Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Other Serious
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Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Food & allergies Serious
It was found children in care are not receiving a daily snack.
HHSC 749.3061(b) — Feeding Children-must provide a toddler or school age child with three meals and at least one snack a day
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Nov 12, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
it was observed that a foster parent was yelling at a child in care and told the child to shut up.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-17. Correction verified 2024-02-02.
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Other Serious
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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
According to admission assessments/ intakes received. 4 out of 5 children files reviewed did not have admission assessments/ intakes complete.
HHSC 749.1133(a) — Admission Assessment-Must provide an initial evaluation of appropriate placement for a child, and obtain information to facilitate service planning
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Other
According to 72-hour plan received was not complete in addressing any needs of 5 out of 5
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Other
Review of 1 out of 5 child files there was not a service plan completed for review.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-22. Correction verified 2023-09-22.
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Other
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Aug 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was concluded that the foster parent hit a child in care on more than one occasion.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Other Serious
A child in care made an outcry of being yelled at by the foster parent.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-08. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A child in care was administered medication however the caregiver failed to ensure that the child took the medication.
HHSC 749.1463(b)(5) — Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Illness & medication
All medication records reviewed were observed to not have the reason the medication was prescribed.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(3) — Medication Record-Must include reason medication was prescribed, for prescription medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Apr 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The service plan provided is missing required components such as: signatures/dates of participants and the confirmation of the necessary participants participation in the development.
HHSC 749.1337 — Service Plan Review/Update-Notification, participation, implementation, documentation requirements for a review are the same as for an initial plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-04-06.
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Other
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Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child in the home only speaks Spanish the only Foster Parent in the home does not speak Spanish.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(3)(A) — Children's rights - Living a normal life including the right to communicate in a language or any other means understandable to the child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-01.
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Other
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Dec 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 24, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
According to documentation with progress notes provided by the agency the child in care on 2 occasions expressed being yelled at by foster parent.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
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Other Serious
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Dec 18, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.