Bright Beginnings Families INC
8585 N STEMMONS FWY STE 429S, Dallas, TX 75247 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 10:30 AM-02:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rochelle Rheaetta Sladky
- Phone
- (469) 494-0494
- Regulated since
- Feb 11, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1490894 · number 1805669- 16731
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 8 | Illness & medication (8), Supervision & ratios (8), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (6), Other (18) |
| 2025 | 76 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (6), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (20), Records & paperwork (12), Other (24) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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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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Aug 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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Aug 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 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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Aug 16, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 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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Jul 3, 2026 Inspection · 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 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 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 19, 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 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Two child files were reviewed and the children did not receive medication as instructed in April.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Two child files were reviewed and the children did not receive medication as instructed in April.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2026-06-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 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 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child was arrested. The incident was not reported to statewide intake.
HHSC 749.503(a)(6)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing within 24 hrs after aware child indicted/charged/arrested or police respond to alleged incident at foster home
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Records & paperwork
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May 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A child was arrested. The incident was not reported to statewide intake.
HHSC 749.503(a)(6)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing within 24 hrs after aware child indicted/charged/arrested or police respond to alleged incident at foster home
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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May 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The agency home has a placement of 3 children receiving treatment services. The agency home has a placement of 5 children.
HHSC 749.2551(c) — Capacity- 1 parent FH or 2 parent with 1 parent absent for extended periods may care for up to 6, except as noted in chart below
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A police report stated the caregiver did not visually see two children from 6:30am to 12pm.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(2) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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May 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The agency home has a placement of 3 children receiving treatment services. The agency home has a placement of 5 children.
HHSC 749.2551(c) — Capacity- 1 parent FH or 2 parent with 1 parent absent for extended periods may care for up to 6, except as noted in chart below
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A police report stated the caregiver did not visually see two children from 6:30am to 12pm.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(2) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-30. Correction verified 2026-07-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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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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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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Apr 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 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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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 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 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 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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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 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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Apr 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 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 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 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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Mar 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 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 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 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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Mar 13, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
The unauthorized absence log was missing the gender, date of admission, how long the child was gone and the name of the caregiver responsible. In addition, it did not include the intake report number when CCR and LE were informed.
HHSC 749.591(a)(3) — Unauthorized Absence - Annual summary log must include how long the child was gone or if the child did not return
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 28, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
The unauthorized absence log was missing the gender, date of admission, how long the child was gone and the name of the caregiver responsible. In addition, it did not include the intake report number when CCR and LE were informed.
HHSC 749.591(a)(3) — Unauthorized Absence - Annual summary log must include how long the child was gone or if the child did not return
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver did not have copies of child service plans.
HHSC 749.1321(a)(3) — Sharing Initial Service Plan-Agency must give copy or summary of the initial service plan to the child's caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Floor plan does not match the home inspected. Bedrooms are displayed on the right side of the floor plan but the bedrooms are actually on the left side of the home.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Illness & medication
A medication log was not available for review.
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 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Illness & medication
Medication record was not updated since October.
HHSC 749.1541(b) — Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other Serious
Home screening was completed after the verification date.
HHSC 749.2445(a) — Verification-Agency must complete a foster home screening prior to verifying the foster home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
No mention of specific support systems in place for the foster parent. This section in the home screening is not filled out.
HHSC 749.2447(19) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents support systems available to prospective foster parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
Proof of income for the past 60 days was not discussed in home screening.
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 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
A copy of two itemized bank statements and/or the previous tax returns were not discussed 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 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
Foster parent mentioned a frequent visitor that is not listed on the home screening. Frequent visitor did not have a background check. Home screening also mentions frequent visitors with no background checks completed for the frequent visitors listed.
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 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
Interviews do not have a date and method of contact.
HHSC 749.2451(b) — Documentation of Interviews-For each interview, must include date and method of contact, date of interview, who was present and summary
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
Charcoal lighter fluid was observed in the backyard accessible to children in care.
HHSC 749.3041(7) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 2, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver did not have copies of child service plans.
HHSC 749.1321(a)(3) — Sharing Initial Service Plan-Agency must give copy or summary of the initial service plan to the child's caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Floor plan does not match the home inspected. Bedrooms are displayed on the right side of the floor plan but the bedrooms are actually on the left side of the home.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Illness & medication
A medication log was not available for review.
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 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Illness & medication
Medication record was not updated since October.
HHSC 749.1541(b) — Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other Serious
Home screening was completed after the verification date.
HHSC 749.2445(a) — Verification-Agency must complete a foster home screening prior to verifying the foster home
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
No mention of specific support systems in place for the foster parent. This section in the home screening is not filled out.
HHSC 749.2447(19) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents support systems available to prospective foster parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
Proof of income for the past 60 days was not discussed in home screening.
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 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
A copy of two itemized bank statements and/or the previous tax returns were not discussed 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 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
Foster parent mentioned a frequent visitor that is not listed on the home screening. Frequent visitor did not have a background check. Home screening also mentions frequent visitors with no background checks completed for the frequent visitors listed.
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 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
Interviews do not have a date and method of contact.
HHSC 749.2451(b) — Documentation of Interviews-For each interview, must include date and method of contact, date of interview, who was present and summary
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
Charcoal lighter fluid was observed in the backyard accessible to children in care.
HHSC 749.3041(7) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of reach of children, as needed
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-05. Correction verified 2026-02-09.
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Other
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not follow their drug testing policy to test all applicants, foster parents and employees.
HHSC 749.105(8) — Personnel Policies - Drug testing policy meets or exceeds DFPS' model policy in 745.4151
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Illness & medication
Documentation could not be provided to support a completed medication log in October for a child in care.
HHSC 749.1543(b) — Medication Records-Foster parents submit copies of the records to the agency each month; agency files these records in the child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Other
Documentation was not available to support corrections made to this standard.
HHSC 749.2470(4) — Verification-Includes inspecting the home to ensure and document that the home meets appropriate rules of this chapter and ch K & O
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Records & paperwork
There were no files for contracted staff members.
HHSC 749.551(b) — Personnel records-Archived records maintained at the agency, relevant branch office and/or in a central designated location
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not follow their drug testing policy to test all applicants, foster parents and employees.
HHSC 749.105(8) — Personnel Policies - Drug testing policy meets or exceeds DFPS' model policy in 745.4151
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Illness & medication
Documentation could not be provided to support a completed medication log in October for a child in care.
HHSC 749.1543(b) — Medication Records-Foster parents submit copies of the records to the agency each month; agency files these records in the child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Other
Documentation was not available to support corrections made to this standard.
HHSC 749.2470(4) — Verification-Includes inspecting the home to ensure and document that the home meets appropriate rules of this chapter and ch K & O
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Records & paperwork
There were no files for contracted staff members.
HHSC 749.551(b) — Personnel records-Archived records maintained at the agency, relevant branch office and/or in a central designated location
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2026-01-22. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four children share a bedroom that is less than 160 square feet of space.
HHSC 749.3021(a) — Space-bedroom must have at least 40 square feet of space per occupant; only four occupants per bedroom
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 9, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Four children share a bedroom that is less than 160 square feet of space.
HHSC 749.3021(a) — Space-bedroom must have at least 40 square feet of space per occupant; only four occupants per bedroom
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-19.
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Other
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The CPR training attended by the foster parent did not include hands on practice according to the foster parent.
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 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The CPR training attended by the foster parent did not include hands on practice according to the foster parent.
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 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Dec 2, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There is a household member who is of age and requires a background check and does not have a completed background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-02. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Other
The caregivers did not have a completed copy of any youth's service plans and were not aware of what the service plan was when mentioned.
HHSC 749.1321(a)(3) — Sharing Initial Service Plan-Agency must give copy or summary of the initial service plan to the child's caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
In the agency home study, it states that the couple's biological son birth date is one date. In the background check list, there is another birth date listed.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Illness & medication
1 of 5 medication log was observed to not have a count of tablets administered.
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 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
Home study lists two frequent visitors. There are no background checks related to the individuals listed.
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 2025-12-02. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Safety & premises
The home was verified February 13th,2025 by the agency. The fire and health inspections provided stated that they were not completed until March 13th, 2025.
HHSC 749.2470(4) — Verification-Includes inspecting the home to ensure and document that the home meets appropriate rules of this chapter and ch K & O
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Other
There was no signature from Child Placement Management staff on the home study.
HHSC 749.2477(2) — Verification-Before agency can verify a foster home, child placement management staff must sign and date required documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The outdoor area of the home was very cluttered and did not appear safe for the youth placed in the home.
HHSC 749.3041(4) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 2, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There is a household member who is of age and requires a background check and does not have a completed background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-02. Correction verified 2025-12-03.
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Other
The caregivers did not have a completed copy of any youth's service plans and were not aware of what the service plan was when mentioned.
HHSC 749.1321(a)(3) — Sharing Initial Service Plan-Agency must give copy or summary of the initial service plan to the child's caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
In the agency home study, it states that the couple's biological son birth date is one date. In the background check list, there is another birth date listed.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Illness & medication
1 of 5 medication log was observed to not have a count of tablets administered.
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 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
Home study lists two frequent visitors. There are no background checks related to the individuals listed.
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 2025-12-02. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Safety & premises
The home was verified February 13th,2025 by the agency. The fire and health inspections provided stated that they were not completed until March 13th, 2025.
HHSC 749.2470(4) — Verification-Includes inspecting the home to ensure and document that the home meets appropriate rules of this chapter and ch K & O
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Other
There was no signature from Child Placement Management staff on the home study.
HHSC 749.2477(2) — Verification-Before agency can verify a foster home, child placement management staff must sign and date required documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The outdoor area of the home was very cluttered and did not appear safe for the youth placed in the home.
HHSC 749.3041(4) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-05. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 child files did not have a preliminary service plan for review.
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 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
2 home files had conflicting information such as a weapons on property, marriage dates and residence dates.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Illness & medication
One child file did not have the reason for a prescription medication on medication log.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(3) — Medication Record-Must include reason medication was prescribed, for prescription medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Illness & medication
1 child file did not have a medication log from the month of October.
HHSC 749.1543(b) — Medication Records-Foster parents submit copies of the records to the agency each month; agency files these records in the child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
Screening is missing key components to examine how the placement of abused and neglected children will affect the family home.
HHSC 749.2447(14) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents prospective foster parents' sensitivity to and feelings about children who may have been abused or neglected
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Records & paperwork
A serious incident report did not include the physical address.
HHSC 749.511(1) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Records & paperwork
A serious incident report did not document witnesses involved.
HHSC 749.511(5) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names or other means of identifying witnesses to the incident, if any
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
1 of 2 home files did not support 8 hours of pre-service provided.
HHSC 749.863(a)(1) — Caregivers must have 8 hrs pre-service; one FP must have training before a child is placed, other FP must complete in 90 days of child being placed.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
1 of 2 home files did not have a competency test available for review.
HHSC 749.869(d)(3)(A) — Training on EBI must at the end, require each participant to demonstrate knowledge and competency of the training in writing.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
2 home files did not support EBI and psychotrophic medication training was led by an instructor.
HHSC 749.939(b) — Training criteria- EBI and psychotropic medication training must be instructor-led and delivered by a qualified instructor.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 child files did not have a preliminary service plan for review.
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 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-17.
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Supervision & ratios
2 home files had conflicting information such as a weapons on property, marriage dates and residence dates.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Illness & medication
One child file did not have the reason for a prescription medication on medication log.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(3) — Medication Record-Must include reason medication was prescribed, for prescription medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Illness & medication
1 child file did not have a medication log from the month of October.
HHSC 749.1543(b) — Medication Records-Foster parents submit copies of the records to the agency each month; agency files these records in the child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
Screening is missing key components to examine how the placement of abused and neglected children will affect the family home.
HHSC 749.2447(14) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents prospective foster parents' sensitivity to and feelings about children who may have been abused or neglected
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Records & paperwork
A serious incident report did not include the physical address.
HHSC 749.511(1) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Records & paperwork
A serious incident report did not document witnesses involved.
HHSC 749.511(5) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes names or other means of identifying witnesses to the incident, if any
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
1 of 2 home files did not support 8 hours of pre-service provided.
HHSC 749.863(a)(1) — Caregivers must have 8 hrs pre-service; one FP must have training before a child is placed, other FP must complete in 90 days of child being placed.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
1 of 2 home files did not have a competency test available for review.
HHSC 749.869(d)(3)(A) — Training on EBI must at the end, require each participant to demonstrate knowledge and competency of the training in writing.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Staff background & training
2 home files did not support EBI and psychotrophic medication training was led by an instructor.
HHSC 749.939(b) — Training criteria- EBI and psychotropic medication training must be instructor-led and delivered by a qualified instructor.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
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Other
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 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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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The agency did not notify RCCR when verifying an agency home.
HHSC 749.2489(1) — Reports to Licensing-Agency submits information within two working days of verifying a new foster home
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The agency did not notify RCCR when verifying an agency home.
HHSC 749.2489(1) — Reports to Licensing-Agency submits information within two working days of verifying a new foster home
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-16.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 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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Aug 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An agency home has not received a supervisory visit within the quarter.
HHSC 749.2815(a)(1) — Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Food & allergies
A child file did not have information related to allergies on the exterior of the binder or in a clearly visible location.
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 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Other
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Jul 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An agency home has not received a supervisory visit within the quarter.
HHSC 749.2815(a)(1) — Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
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Food & allergies
A child file did not have information related to allergies on the exterior of the binder or in a clearly visible location.
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 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2025-08-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 child files did not have documentation to support orientation was completed.
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 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
2 child admission assessments did not include the legal status of each child.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(1) — Admission Assessment-Includes the child's legal status
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
2 of 2 child files did not included this information in the admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(13) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include immediate goals of placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
2 of 2 child files did not included this information in the admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(14) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include parent's expectations for placement, duration of placement, & family involvement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
2 of 2 child files did not included this information in the admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(15) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include child's understanding of the placement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
2 of 2 child files did not included this information in the admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(16) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include determination of whether operation can meet immediate needs of child.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
1 child file did not include additional information prior to the completion of the intial service plan.
HHSC 749.1133(c) — Admission Assessment-All information required in this subsection must be documented in admission assessment prior to child's initial service plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
2 of 2 child files did not have pre-placement visit documentation.
HHSC 749.1251(a) — Pre-placement visits-A child over six months of age must visit the foster home at least once before placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Records & paperwork
2 of 2 child files did not include a pre-placement discussion with the child.
HHSC 749.1253(b)(1) — Preparing the child-Document in the child's record that the required pre-placement discussion occurred with the child
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
1 of 2 home files did not include an interview 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 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 child files did not have documentation to support orientation was completed.
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 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
2 child admission assessments did not include the legal status of each child.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(1) — Admission Assessment-Includes the child's legal status
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
2 of 2 child files did not included this information in the admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(13) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include immediate goals of placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
2 of 2 child files did not included this information in the admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(14) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include parent's expectations for placement, duration of placement, & family involvement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
2 of 2 child files did not included this information in the admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(15) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include child's understanding of the placement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Supervision & ratios
2 of 2 child files did not included this information in the admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(16) — Admission Assessment-At admission, must include determination of whether operation can meet immediate needs of child.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
1 child file did not include additional information prior to the completion of the intial service plan.
HHSC 749.1133(c) — Admission Assessment-All information required in this subsection must be documented in admission assessment prior to child's initial service plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
2 of 2 child files did not have pre-placement visit documentation.
HHSC 749.1251(a) — Pre-placement visits-A child over six months of age must visit the foster home at least once before placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Records & paperwork
2 of 2 child files did not include a pre-placement discussion with the child.
HHSC 749.1253(b)(1) — Preparing the child-Document in the child's record that the required pre-placement discussion occurred with the child
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
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Other
1 of 2 home files did not include an interview 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 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 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 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The staffing plan does not identify that a Treatment Director will be employed.
HHSC 749.105(1) — Personnel policies-Develop a written organizational chart showing administrative/professional/staffing structures and lines of authority
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Staff background & training
The CPMS, Child placement staff, and Treatment Director job description do not meet the full rule requirement.
HHSC 749.105(2) — Personnel policies-Develop written job descriptions including minimum qualifications and job responsibilities for each position
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-02-16.
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Staff background & training
Diagrams of EBI holds were not submitted for review.
HHSC 749.115(7) — EBI policy - Training for emergency behavior intervention
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Other
The application states that adoption services will be offered however on PDF BFF Adoption Policies it indicates N/A.
HHSC 749.131(1)(A) — Adoption services policy - Procedures and criteria you will use to evaluate potential adoptive parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Records & paperwork
2 of 2 employee files reviewed were missing confirmation of hire date.
HHSC 749.553(1) — Personnel records-Include date of employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Records & paperwork
2 of 2 employee files were missing job descriptions.
HHSC 749.553(3) — Personnel records-Include current job description
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-02-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The staffing plan does not identify that a Treatment Director will be employed.
HHSC 749.105(1) — Personnel policies-Develop a written organizational chart showing administrative/professional/staffing structures and lines of authority
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Staff background & training
The CPMS, Child placement staff, and Treatment Director job description do not meet the full rule requirement.
HHSC 749.105(2) — Personnel policies-Develop written job descriptions including minimum qualifications and job responsibilities for each position
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-02-16.
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Staff background & training
Diagrams of EBI holds were not submitted for review.
HHSC 749.115(7) — EBI policy - Training for emergency behavior intervention
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-16.
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Other
The application states that adoption services will be offered however on PDF BFF Adoption Policies it indicates N/A.
HHSC 749.131(1)(A) — Adoption services policy - Procedures and criteria you will use to evaluate potential adoptive parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Records & paperwork
2 of 2 employee files reviewed were missing confirmation of hire date.
HHSC 749.553(1) — Personnel records-Include date of employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Records & paperwork
2 of 2 employee files were missing job descriptions.
HHSC 749.553(3) — Personnel records-Include current job description
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-02-16.
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Other
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