Houston Strong Children Services
7676 HILLMONT ST STE 201, Houston, TX 77040 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 09:00 AM-04:00 PM
- Phone
- (713) 814-5950
- Regulated since
- Jul 28, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1343122 · number 1699658- 13811
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 13 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (7), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (8), Records & paperwork (1), Other (9) |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 11 | 7 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (3), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 7 | 3 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2026 Assessment
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2026 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 27, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The medication log for the current month was not available upon request during an HM 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 2026-08-12. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The homescreening did not contain an interview with one bio child.
HHSC 749.2449(a)(6) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include one interview by phone/in person or letter with child 12 yrs and older or adult children not in home
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-27. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Other
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Jul 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A foster home allowed an adult without a background check unsupervised time with a foster child.
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 2026-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A foster home was caring for a child that put the home beyond their six-child capacity.
HHSC 749.951(c) — CAPACITY AND CHILD/CAREGIVER RATIO
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 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 26, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation has not provided requested documents from June 8, 2026.
HHSC 745.8411(b)(3) — Responsibilities - Provides access to all records
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training
During a sampling inspection it was determined that the foster parent has not completed medication management as part of their pre-service training.
HHSC 749.4151(a)(1) — Pre-Service Training-caregivers must complete 8 hrs pre-service training prior to person solely caring for child in care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
Foster Parent was trained in eight hours in EBI 8/20/2025 for first training. Last training EBI was 7/31/2026 eight hours.
HHSC 749.4151(a)(2) — Pre-Service Training-caregiver must complete 16 hrs of EBI, 1/2 prior to solely caring for child and all within 90 days
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
During a sampling visit it was determined that the parent has not been trained in CPR or first aid.
HHSC 749.981(a)(2) — First-aid-CPR training-Caregiver must be certified in CPR for infants, children, and adults before he can be only caregiver responsible for a child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the inspection, it was observed that child placing agency staff did not complete a background check for a household member of a foster home until after 1 year.
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 2026-07-20. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Other
During the investigation, it was observed that the home study was not verified under the final recommendation section and signed.
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 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 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.
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May 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There is conflicting information as to who are household members
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Other Serious
Home study does not have signatures showing home study was approved
HHSC 749.2445(b) — Verification-Agency child placement management staff must review and approve each foster home screening.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Other
It is not documented in the home study that a group family interview was conducted.
HHSC 749.2449(a)(5) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one family group interview with all family members living in the home
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Other
The home study documentation does not show interviews were conducted or documented with the couples' adult children that are not living in the home.
HHSC 749.2449(a)(6) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include one interview by phone/in person or letter with child 12 yrs and older or adult children not in home
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Other Serious
A can of Raid was observed on a child's dresser near the child's shoes and next to cotton tipped wood applicators for medical use in a photo that was taken in a child's bedroom.
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 2026-06-22. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Records & paperwork
Documentation on a foster home was requested from the agency, and it was not provided.
HHSC 749.537(a) — Active records-Available for immediate review and reproduction by Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-25. Correction verified 2026-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
A review of the provided home study and home study addendum did not include the recommendation for the applicant/foster parent's capacity to work with children. This was not included in either the provided home study, or the provided home study addendum.
HHSC 749.2445(c)(3) — Verification-Foster home screening must document evaluation of info obtained in order to make recs about applicant's capacity to work with children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based off a review of provided records, the home study did not reflect an accurate count of the home's verified capacity. The provided home study and addendums did not match the home's verification, nor did it match what is documented in CLASS. Thus, HHSC was not able to verify the home's correct capacity.
HHSC 749.2557(a) — AP Capacity-Foster homes may not exceed the total capacity stated on the home's verification
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-09. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Other
Annual summary logs were not available to Licensing for review upon request.
HHSC 749.591(c) — Unauthorized Absence-Annual summary logs should be available to Licensing for review and reproduction, upon request
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Other Serious
Based on a review of the information gathered, it was determined that required debriefings were not conducted following the child's unauthorized absences.
HHSC 749.592(a) — Unauthorized Absence-After a child returns from unauthorized absence, foster parent must conduct debriefing w/child no later than 24 hrs after return
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-15. Correction verified 2026-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver stated they swatted a child on the bottom.
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 2026-06-18. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One of three child service plans reviewed did not have service plan reviews within 180 days.
HHSC 749.1331(1) — Service Plan Review and Update-Review and update the plan for children receiving child-care services at least 180 days from the date of last plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-09. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
The annual EBI training conducted for a foster home did not satisfy the 4 hour requirement for annual EBI training.
HHSC 749.930(c)(1) — Caregiver?s for children receiving childcare, programmatic or PMN services must have 4hrs EBI or 8hrs for emotional disorders, IDD or ASD.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-09. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Staff background & training
Two of three foster homes reviewed were missing documentation of annual training requirements. In addition, two of six staff records reviewed were missing documentation of annual training requirements.
HHSC 749.949(a) — Annual Training Documentation-Keep documentation verifying completion of training in the personnel record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-09. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Other
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Jan 22, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two home studies reviewed identified household members over the age of 14 who do not have background checks.
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 2026-03-20. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records within Extended Reach.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete a new home screening for three foster homes previously verified with other child-placing agencies.
HHSC 749.2473(a) — Updating previous screening and home study-Conduct and complete new home screening
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Youth file reviewed was missing initial 30-day service plan.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Other
A youth file receiving treatment services had an expired service plan.
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 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Staff background & training
Several files reviewed were missing documentation of trainings, service plans, monthly visits.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2026-01-26.
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Other
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Jun 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During review of home inspection photos, pills were observed accessible to children.
HHSC 749.1521(2) — Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-05. Correction verified 2026-03-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
A walker was observed in the home. Foster parent reports it is used to aide 11 month old learning to walk.
HHSC 749.1813(a)(1) — Infant requirements-A foster home may not use baby walkers with infants
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Feb 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Inspector observed the home's fire extinguisher to be out of compliance; last serviced January 2023.
HHSC 749.2913(b)(2) — Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 15, 2024 Report · 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 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Multiple children placed in the home stated they are made to do exercise as a form of punishment.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(4)(A)(iii) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from any unproductive work that serves no purpose except to demean the child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Illness & medication Serious
One medication log reviewed contained the incorrect date (year). One medication log reviewed was missing signatures. Both medication logs reviewed did not have the foster parents full names or full signature.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(5) — Medication Record-Must include date (day, month, year) & time each medication was administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Staff background & training Serious
All children placed in the home were interviewed and stated the foster parent restrains them. The foster parent denied restraining the children.
HHSC 749.1957(15) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Using or threatening to use emergency behavior intervention as discipline or punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-21.
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Other
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Jan 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregivers failed to adhere to a child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver left the 4 children in care in her vehicle unattended, leaving the oldest, a 12-year old child, to momentarily care for the younger children aged 7,6, and 3. The caregiver likewise did not provide any means, such as a phone, by which the 12-year old child may use to contact the caregiver in case of emergency.
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 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
In the case here obtaining, it would appear that the caregiver failed follow and implement each of the four children's Service Plans. As such, supervision issues arose which compromised the safety and welfare of the aforementioned children in care.
HHSC 749.2593(c)(6) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-05. Correction verified 2024-01-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Oct 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
The service plan review did not include the signatures of the service planning team members that were involved in the development of the service plan.
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 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Other
There's evidence that a caregiver informed a child behaviors such as being disrespectful, running away, and not following the rules would result in being removed from the home.
HHSC 749.1957(3) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Threatening with the loss of placement as discipline or punishment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-22. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child's service plan indicated the necessity for increased supervision, every 30 minutes. The child self-harmed and the caregiver was unaware until provided notification when an unrelated household member delivered a letter written by the injured child disclosing the self-harming incident.
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 2023-11-17. Correction verified 2024-01-31.
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Other
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Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Upon further inquiry, it was discovered that foster mom put wine coolers in the refrigerator making it assessable to children in care. It was discovered that the child took the wine cooler out of the refrigerator to drink.
HHSC 749.2605(b)(1) — Reasonable & prudent parent standard-must consider the child's age and level of maturity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-31. Correction verified 2023-03-31.
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Other
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Feb 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During an unannounced monitored inspection 1 of 2 children in care records were reviewed, it was revealed no Tuberculosis screening test was not located in the child?s file.
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 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 17, 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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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregivers failed to adhere to a child's rights to be free of abuse, neglect, and exploitation as defined in Texas Family Code 261.401.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined that a caregiver disciplined a child which resulted in a genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury to the child.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(4)(A) — Children's rights-Adhere to the child's rights to be free from any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Foster parent tested positive on drug screening.
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 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-03.
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Other Serious
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Jan 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
The prescribed medication Victoza's dosage was not documented on the February 22 medication log.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(4) — Medication Record-Must include medication name, strength & dosage
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Illness & medication Serious
The prescribed medication Victoza time of administration was not documented on the February 22 medication log.
HHSC 749.1541(c)(5) — Medication Record-Must include date (day, month, year) & time each medication was administered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jul 9, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A review of the records of Yolanda and Harvis Westbrooks revealed that a Training on Trauma Informed Care was 28 days late and Psychotropic Medication Training was 8 days late. Likewise the record for Dianne Brown foster home showed that the Trauma Informed Care Training was 24 days late. Thus, a deficiency is noted in this standard as the above trainings were not done within the period or time frame allowed to do so.
HHSC 749.933(a)(1) — Annual Training Timeline-Each person must complete required annual training within 12 months from date of employment or date verified as foster parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-22. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection of documents, it was noted that there were misspelled names/entries in the Frequent Visitor List and the staff list and contract workers were mixed.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-05. Correction verified 2022-08-11.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The children in care reported that they are left home alone without adult supervision.
HHSC 749.1301(f) — Preliminary Service Planning-Implement and follow the preliminary service plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A subject of background check at the operation was arrested and did not report to licensing immediately.
HHSC 745.665 — If a subject of a background check at your operation has been arrested or charged with a crime, you must report it to Licensing immediately
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-10. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Records & paperwork
The requested records were not available for immediate request for licensing during monitoring inspection.
HHSC 749.537(a) — Active records-Available for immediate review and reproduction by Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During the investigation; the children in care left the foster home without permission and both children sustained a serious injury (broken foot) which warranted medical treatment.
HHSC 749.503(a)(2)(A) — AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-20.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The caregiver slapped a child in care.
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 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Other Serious
The caregiver yelled at a child in care 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 2021-10-18. Correction verified 2021-10-12.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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