Reach Child Placing Agency
113 STATE HIGHWAY 205, Terrell, TX 75160 · Kaufman County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 10:00 AM-02:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tammy Lynn Pargoud
- Phone
- (915) 603-0267
- Regulated since
- Aug 21, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1327695 · number 1688821- 13491
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 18 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Discipline & child guidance (4), Food & allergies (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | Illness & medication (6), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 18 | 12 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 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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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 8, 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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Jul 8, 2026 Report · 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 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 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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Jun 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 18, 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 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 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 9, 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 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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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May 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
1 of 2 medicaiton logs reviewed did not contain updated and accurate information.
HHSC 749.579(1) — Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
1 of 2 medicaiton logs reviewed did not contain updated and accurate information.
HHSC 749.579(1) — Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
2 out of 2 files reviewed did not have discussions documented of drills including date and time of each.
HHSC 749.2908(b) — Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-03-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
2 out of 2 files reviewed did not have discussions documented of drills including date and time of each.
HHSC 749.2908(b) — Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-03-29.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 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 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
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 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 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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Jan 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 28, 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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Dec 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 9, 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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Dec 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2025 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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Dec 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 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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Nov 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The monthly contacts did not document information that addressed how the foster parents interact with the child. The monthly contacts also contained the same information from the previous month.
HHSC 749.1291(g) — Contact between child placement staff and child-significant and documented in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-30. Correction verified 2025-12-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The monthly contacts did not document information that addressed how the foster parents interact with the child. The monthly contacts also contained the same information from the previous month.
HHSC 749.1291(g) — Contact between child placement staff and child-significant and documented in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-30. Correction verified 2025-12-29.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 14, 2025 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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Nov 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as a part of a DFPS investigation.
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 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
A child in care sustained a critical injury (fractured shoulder) in the caregiver's home. The caregiver(s) failed to seek professional medical care for the child's injury within the required time frame as prescribed by Minimum Standards.
HHSC 749.1401(a)(2) — General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child in care was inappropriately disciplined in the caregiver(s) home which caused a critical injury to the child.
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 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Other Serious
The caregiver(s) home screening failed to document the accurate address for the caregiver(s) home. The caregiver(s) home screening also does not address Law Enforcement's response to the home for family violence incidents that occurred on 05/20/2025, 07/28/2025, 09/30/2025.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screening- Obtain service call information from law enforcement for past two years
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Other Serious
A caregiver admitted to co-sleeping with an infant in care on a mattress on the floor. The mattress was viewed by the DFPS investigator in the caregiver's bedroom.
HHSC 749.3025(c) — Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult unless adult is child's parent and child is 1 to 10 years old
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as a part of a DFPS investigation.
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 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
A child in care sustained a critical injury (fractured shoulder) in the caregiver's home. The caregiver(s) failed to seek professional medical care for the child's injury within the required time frame as prescribed by Minimum Standards.
HHSC 749.1401(a)(2) — General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child in care was inappropriately disciplined in the caregiver(s) home which caused a critical injury to the child.
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 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Other Serious
The caregiver(s) home screening failed to document the accurate address for the caregiver(s) home. The caregiver(s) home screening also does not address Law Enforcement's response to the home for family violence incidents that occurred on 05/20/2025, 07/28/2025, 09/30/2025.
HHSC 749.2447(7)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screening- Obtain service call information from law enforcement for past two years
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Other Serious
A caregiver admitted to co-sleeping with an infant in care on a mattress on the floor. The mattress was viewed by the DFPS investigator in the caregiver's bedroom.
HHSC 749.3025(c) — Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult unless adult is child's parent and child is 1 to 10 years old
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 22, 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 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 11, 2025 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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Jun 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A review of an employee file did not have required notarized affidavit.
HHSC 749.605(b)(4) — Minimum qualifications for employees-Complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A review of an employee file did not have required notarized affidavit.
HHSC 749.605(b)(4) — Minimum qualifications for employees-Complete notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 19, 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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Feb 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During walkthrough inspection, seal bags of chips, fruit bars, and fruits cups were stored on floor of the pantry. This was corrected at inspection, when foster mother removed food from the floor.
HHSC 749.3079(1) — Food Storage-food items must be covered and stored off the floor
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-11.
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Food & allergies
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Jan 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
During walkthrough inspection, seal bags of chips, fruit bars, and fruits cups were stored on floor of the pantry. This was corrected at inspection, when foster mother removed food from the floor.
HHSC 749.3079(1) — Food Storage-food items must be covered and stored off the floor
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Jan 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walk through, cleaning chemicals were observed on the floor and in the cabinet in the upstairs bathroom.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the walk through, cleaning chemicals were observed on the floor and in the cabinet in the upstairs bathroom.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 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 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
One of the prescribed medications for a child in care was not administered per the label instructions.
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 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication Serious
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Dec 17, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
One of the prescribed medications for a child in care was not administered per the label instructions.
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 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-19.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Nov 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A person has moved into the home without having a background check submitted.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the walk through, medication was observed not locked away in a locked container.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-23.
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Illness & medication
The home did not have a medication log for review during the inspection.
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 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-23.
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Other
During the walk through a baby walker was observed in the living room that is used for the infant in care.
HHSC 749.1813(a)(1) — Infant requirements-A foster home may not use baby walkers with infants
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A person has moved into the home without having a background check submitted.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-12-02. Correction verified 2024-12-09.
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Illness & medication Serious
During the walk through, medication was observed not locked away in a locked container.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-23.
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Illness & medication
The home did not have a medication log for review during the inspection.
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 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-23.
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Other
During the walk through a baby walker was observed in the living room that is used for the infant in care.
HHSC 749.1813(a)(1) — Infant requirements-A foster home may not use baby walkers with infants
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-25. Correction verified 2024-11-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance
The foster parent failed to make the self-report as required.
HHSC 749.509(b) — Reporting serious incident-If involves child under care of foster parent then must be reported directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance
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Nov 21, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance
The foster parent failed to make the self-report as required.
HHSC 749.509(b) — Reporting serious incident-If involves child under care of foster parent then must be reported directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-23. Correction verified 2024-12-20.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 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 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Foster parents used profane language towards a child in care.
HHSC 749.1957(9) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Foster parents used profane language towards a child in care.
HHSC 749.1957(9) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-19. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Other
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 30, 2023 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 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2023 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 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 24, 2023 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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Dec 22, 2023 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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Dec 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 of 2 foster home files reviewed did not have required signatures by foster parents for quarterly visits.
HHSC 749.2815(e) — Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 of 2 foster home files reviewed did not have required signatures by foster parents for quarterly visits.
HHSC 749.2815(e) — Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-27.
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Other
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Nov 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An adopted 15 year-old child does not have a current 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 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An adopted 15 year-old child does not have a current 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 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-05.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 29, 2023 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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Sep 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 of 2 child files reviewed did not have a sign copy of the child's rights located in file as required by minimum standards.
HHSC 749.1005(a) — Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Records & paperwork
2 of the 2 employment files reviewed did not have "none" written on the notarized affidavit concerning incidents involving children as required.
HHSC 749.553(6) — Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Other
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
2 of 2 child files reviewed did not have a sign copy of the child's rights located in file as required by minimum standards.
HHSC 749.1005(a) — Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Records & paperwork
2 of the 2 employment files reviewed did not have "none" written on the notarized affidavit concerning incidents involving children as required.
HHSC 749.553(6) — Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-01. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Nov 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A 4 year old child in care was placed at significant risk of harm by a caretaker who was under the influence of alcohol and psychotropic medications
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 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-02-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
During an inspection of the home, it was discovered that the caretaker had prescription medication and animal medication in an unlocked portable refrigerator in the bedroom
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Other
The foster home screening did not identify or document previous risk in the home including an investigation that involved a child under 6 with a serious injury.
HHSC 749.2447(23)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screenings- address the closure or identified risk with home prior to verification if home was previously closed by a CPA
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
The agency failed to properly document a caretakers full criminal history in the home study.
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 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Discipline & child guidance
The home screening failed to document a caregiver's mental health status.
HHSC 749.2447(9) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse)
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caretaker used alcohol while supervising a child in care, which could have possibly caused the child to be placed at risk of harm.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(5) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for not performing tasks that clearly impede the caregiver's ability to supervise and interact with children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
During this investigation a caretaker reported that there was a firearm in the home, there is no record in the home screening or addendums, that a firearm existed.
HHSC 749.2965(a) — Weapons-During home study, ask about weapons, firearms, explosives, projectiles; if present in home, review policies/requirements with foster parents
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no incident report made by the operation for the police being called to the home.
HHSC 749.511 — Serious Incident Documentation-Documented in written report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-02-12.
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Other Serious
A 4-year-old child could have been harmed when a caretaker attacked another caretaker who was holding the child.
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 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A 4 year old child in care was placed at significant risk of harm by a caretaker who was under the influence of alcohol and psychotropic medications
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 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-02-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
During an inspection of the home, it was discovered that the caretaker had prescription medication and animal medication in an unlocked portable refrigerator in the bedroom
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Other
The foster home screening did not identify or document previous risk in the home including an investigation that involved a child under 6 with a serious injury.
HHSC 749.2447(23)(B)(i) — Foster Home Screenings- address the closure or identified risk with home prior to verification if home was previously closed by a CPA
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
The agency failed to properly document a caretakers full criminal history in the home study.
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 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Discipline & child guidance
The home screening failed to document a caregiver's mental health status.
HHSC 749.2447(9) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse)
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caretaker used alcohol while supervising a child in care, which could have possibly caused the child to be placed at risk of harm.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(5) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for not performing tasks that clearly impede the caregiver's ability to supervise and interact with children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
During this investigation a caretaker reported that there was a firearm in the home, there is no record in the home screening or addendums, that a firearm existed.
HHSC 749.2965(a) — Weapons-During home study, ask about weapons, firearms, explosives, projectiles; if present in home, review policies/requirements with foster parents
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Supervision & ratios
There was no incident report made by the operation for the police being called to the home.
HHSC 749.511 — Serious Incident Documentation-Documented in written report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-02-12.
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Other Serious
A 4-year-old child could have been harmed when a caretaker attacked another caretaker who was holding the child.
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 2023-03-06. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 20, 2021 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 20, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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