The Davenport Foundation
3129 KINGSLEY DR STE 1220, Pearland, TX 77584 · Brazoria County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 10:00 AM-03:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Anita Frederick
- Phone
- (713) 705-5194
- Regulated since
- Sep 10, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1453297 · number 1779817- 16051
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (5) |
| 2024 | 36 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (7), Other (17) |
| 2023 | 19 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (3), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (1), Other (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 28, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 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.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The owner of the operation has failed to maintain a valid administrator license as the previous license expired in April 2024.
HHSC 749.631(a)(2) — CPA administrator-Licensed according to HRC Chapter 43 and Subchapter N of TAC Chapter 745
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-01. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Foster parent yelled at child, grabbed child?s hand trying to put their hands in their mouth telling them to bite themselves, and threaten child with loss of placement if child didn?t behave.
HHSC 749.1957(1) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Any harsh, cruel, unusual, unnecessary, demeaning, or humiliating discipline or punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-19. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Individuals who are no longer associated with the agency still have active background checks.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-18. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Other
The required evaluation wasn't completed.
HHSC 749.2381(d) — Evaluation-Results of each overall annual evaluation made available to Licensing for review.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Other
In a review of two home studies, it was found that the date of reference was missing.
HHSC 749.2451(b) — Documentation of Interviews-For each interview, must include date and method of contact, date of interview, who was present and summary
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Records & paperwork
Four of the four home records reviewed did not have a third quarter visit completed.
HHSC 749.2815(a)(1) — Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits in the foster home at least quarterly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Other
The agency did not have an unauthorized summary log available for review.
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 2025-09-25. Correction verified 2025-09-29.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Based on the documentation reviewed, service plans were not being followed.
HHSC 749.1323 — Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Other Serious
Photographs reviewed indicated pool gate is only self-latching and not locked.
HHSC 749.3133(e) — Swimming Pools-Pool gates self-closing/self-latching/locked when pool not used; keys inaccessible to kids under 12, poor swimmers or receiving tx svcs
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Safety & premises Serious
Photographs reviewed indicated there was furniture alongside the pool gate.
HHSC 749.3133(g) — Swimming Pools-furniture, equipment, large materials must not be close enough to pool area for a child to use them to scale a fence or release a lock
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-29. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Other
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
It was found that a child received a double dosage of a prescribed medication.
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 2025-03-18. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A foster parent admitted to not using an approved de-escalation technique on a child.
HHSC 749.2055(a)(1) — Emergency Behavior Intervention-Before using EBI, the caregiver must attempt less restrictive interventions that prove to be ineffective
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provided signed child rights.
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 2024-12-30. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Staff background & training
The operation has not provided proof of orientation being completed.
HHSC 749.1111(a) — Child Orientation-Provided to child who is 5 years old or older within 7 days of admission and geared to child's intellectual level
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-30. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not provided TB Tests and Medical Records.
HHSC 749.579(1) — Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-30. Correction verified 2024-12-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One child record was missing their written copy of child rights. Two child records had the copy but no child participation was noted.
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 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Staff background & training
Four child records were missing the orientation.
HHSC 749.1111(a) — Child Orientation-Provided to child who is 5 years old or older within 7 days of admission and geared to child's intellectual level
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Records & paperwork
Three child records had their 72-hour plan completed late.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Other
A child's initial service plan was completed 4 days late.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Records & paperwork
Child records did not have documentation of advance notice to parents regarding the initial service plan meeting.
HHSC 749.1313(b) — Initial Service Planning Team-The child's record must include documentation of advance notice to parents and any responses
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Other
A child's initial plan was not signed /dated by professional service provider.
HHSC 749.1319(b) — Service plan documentation-The professional service provider must sign and date the plan; must document any disagreement with plan before signing it
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-18.
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Records & paperwork
Child records were missing TB tests and medical documentation.
HHSC 749.579(1) — Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-11. Correction verified 2024-12-19.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
In a child's admission assessment, it was noted that the child's behaviors were missing from the admission assessment.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(3) — Admission Assessment-Includes a description of the child's behavior, including appropriate, maladaptive and high-risk behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
In a child's admission assessment, it was found that the information from the child's psychological evaluation was not included.
HHSC 749.1133(b)(7) — Admission Assessment-must include current mental health & substance abuse status, including available results of evaluations or assessments
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
Two children were missing TB Tests.
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 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-15.
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Other
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Jul 25, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
In a review of background checks, it was found that a closed home still had an active background. The home closed 6/15/2024.
HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Records & paperwork
Two child records did not contain a copy of the signed child right's form.
HHSC 749.1005(d) — Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands rights; signed copy filed in child's record
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Supervision & ratios
In a review of child files it was found that documents were being back dated. Additionally, in a review of a service plan, the wrong child's name was listed on the first page.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Other
Upon conducting follow up inspection to determine compliance, the agency did not have an update/addendum that stated or reviewed the homes' ability to provide treatment services.
HHSC 749.2447(22)(C)(v) — Foster Home Screenings- Agency documents ability to provide additional services regulated by licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other
Upon conducting follow up inspection to determine compliance, no update/addendum was provided for the joint interview conducted with both foster parents.
HHSC 749.2449(a)(4) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one joint interview with the prospective foster parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other
Upon conducting follow up inspection to determine compliance, no update/addendum was provided for the adult child interviews.
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 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other
In a review of a closing summary, there was no statement of whether the agency would recommend the foster home for future verification.
HHSC 749.2497(d)(12) — Verification-A transfer or closing summary a statement concerning whether you would recommend the foster home for verification in the future
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Discipline & child guidance
In a review of a serious incident report, it was found that a child exposed himself, made lewd remarks, and kissed another child in the home. This was not reported to Licensing.
HHSC 749.503(a)(5)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing soon as aware of an incident of sexual abuse of a child against another child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-28.
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Records & paperwork
Incident Report does not contain the child's age, gender, and the other children involved in the incident.
HHSC 749.511(3) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name, age, gender, and date of admission of the child or children involved
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Safety & premises
Upon conducting follow up inspection to determine compliance, it was found that two homes are still listed as Emergency Care Services.
HHSC 749.63(1) — Types of services-Must only provide services listed on permit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-21. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
In a review of a foster parent training, the foster parent is missing First Aid.
HHSC 749.911(a) — Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Staff background & training
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
In a review of a home study screening, it was found that a household member was not included in the screening with the required information.
HHSC 749.2445(c)(1) — Verification-The foster home screening must document required info in 749.2447
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Other
In a review of home studies, it was found that the home study did not state or review the homes' ability to provide treatment services.
HHSC 749.2447(22)(C)(v) — Foster Home Screenings- Agency documents ability to provide additional services regulated by licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other
In a review of a home study, it was found that there was no joint interview conducted with both foster parents.
HHSC 749.2449(a)(4) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one joint interview with the prospective foster parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other
In a review of a home study, it was noted to be missing the family group interview.
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 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Other
In a review of two home studies, it was found that adult children were not interviewed, nor a documentation of attempts.
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 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other
In a review of a home study, it was missing a family member interview. It was noted that an adult son did provide a reference, but an additional family member is needed.
HHSC 749.2449(a)(7) — Interview For Foster Home Screening- Must include one interview with a family member not living in the home.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Other
In a review of floor plans, it was noted that two were missing dimensions, and all four were missing the specification of indoor areas for children use.
HHSC 749.2470(3)(A) — Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Other
One foster parent agreement was missing the agency signature.
HHSC 749.2488(b) — Rights and Responsibilities-Agency and foster parents must sign a copy of rights/responsibilities statement at time home is verified
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-12.
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Supervision & ratios
In a review of licensed it was noted that they are licensed to provide Emergency Care Services as well as Transitional Living Services. The operation does not have these services on their permit.
HHSC 749.63(1) — Types of services-Must only provide services listed on permit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Other
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One adult child of the foster parent was not contacted as part of the home screening process.
HHSC 749.2449(c) — Interview For Foster Home Screening- Agency must document efforts to locate the adult child in the home screening.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Other
The home study was not signed nor dated by the child placement management staff.
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 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-01.
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Records & paperwork
The foster parent agreement was signed 10 days after the home was licensed.
HHSC 749.2487(a) — Written Agreement-Agency signs written agreement with foster home at time of verification; signed copy to foster home and in foster home record
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-07.
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Other
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Feb 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon conducting follow up inspection to determine compliance, it was found that the new title/position for the staff member does not meet the requirements for a home developer/recruiter. The tasks that are listed also included tasks that are to be completed/performed by the child placement staff. The staff member does not meet these qualification as noted in inspection #3975200.
HHSC 749.673 — Child placement staff qualifications-Employees who perform child placement activities must meet educational and professional qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-20. Correction verified 2023-12-12.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon review of staff files, it was found that staff were allocated more training hours in a day than feasible. It was noted that one staff member completed over 40 hours of Pride Pre-Service Training as well as attended a 16 hour training course in a single documented day. Another staff member was also noted on the date of hire to attended a16 hour training course, as well as administer a 40 hour training program to another staff.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Staff background & training
Upon review of a staff file, it was found that the operation's case manager does not meet the professional qualifications as set by minimum standards, option 2.
HHSC 749.673 — Child placement staff qualifications-Employees who perform child placement activities must meet educational and professional qualifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-07. Correction verified 2023-12-11.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
In a review of the policies submitted, there is no policy regarding the use of tobacco products and e-cigarettes for children, caregivers, and other adults. Related standards to review: 749.1931(a)-(c)
HHSC 749.103(b)(20) — Policies and procedures to submit - Tobacco and e-cigarette
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
In the operation's policy, a statement is needed regarding employees and that they are not to delegate the responsibility to make a report and that the operation is to not require an employee to seek approval to file a report or notify that a report was made. In addition, a review of the operations mandated reporter form, it states that the employee is to report to a program supervisor, director, and to the CEO where the alleged abuse occurred within 24 hours of becoming aware of the incident.
HHSC 749.105(6) — Personnel Policies - Ensure employees report serious incidents and suspected abuse/neglect and exploitation directly to DFPS
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Other
In a review, it was noted that there is policy regarding possessions and where they may be stored, however there is no information regarding search policies.
HHSC 749.113(6) — Child-care policy - Personal possessions a child is or is not allowed to have, where stored, and search policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Staff background & training
In a review of the discipline policy, there was no information regarding how the operation will utilize trauma informed care into the care, treatment, and management of each child. It is recommended that the operation implement the practices recommended in the trauma informed care trainings into their care of the children placed in their homes.
HHSC 749.117(a)(2) — Discipline policy - Integrate trauma informed care into the care, treatment, and management of each child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
In a review of the operations legal risk policy, there was no information regarding the certain criteria that will be used to ensure that the child is the most appropriate fit for the placement.
HHSC 749.129(2) — Legal risk placement program policy - Criteria used in selecting children for appropriate placements
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Other
There were no noted adoption services policy's regarding adoptive parents. The agency has applied to provide adoption services, the following standards need to be met in the agency's policies: - 749.131(1) - 749.131(1)(A) - 749.131(1)(B) - 749.131(1)(C) - 749.131(2) - 749.131(3) - 749.131(5) - 749.131(6) - 749.131(7) - 749.131(8)
HHSC 749.131(1)(A) — Adoption services policy - Procedures and criteria you will use to evaluate potential adoptive parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Discipline & child guidance
In a review of the operation's policies, the abuse and neglect policy regarding the following standards was found to be missing: - 749.135(1) - 749.135(2) - 749.135(3) - 749.135(4) - 749.135(5)
HHSC 749.135 — Abuse and neglect policy - You must develop policies on preventing, recognizing, and responding to abuse and neglect of children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Staff background & training
The operation's policy does not address how staff are qualified to administer screening tools. (what makes them qualified; how did they get qualified, etc). In order to utilize the screening tool, an individual must complete an online training on how to administer the screening tool and have documentation showing the individual is qualified to administer that screening tool. The operation should identify within the suicide policy the designated online training resource for being qualified to administer screening tool.
HHSC 749.137(d)(3) — Suicide Screening- Document that any person conducting a suicide screening meets the conditions and training requirements.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation plans to provide adoption services, this standard needs to be addressed and added to the operation's policies.
HHSC 749.137(d)(5) — Children receiving adopt. services, screening must be conducted immediately when the child exhibits warning signs that necessitate it be conducted.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-29. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Other
The agency's policy and procedure does not have documentation of date of adoption nor effective date.
HHSC 749.139(a) — Agency plans, policies and procedures must indicate date adopted and effective date
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
A review of the agency's child mock file shows the file contains a common application from a current CPS case. The common application has been altered, however, still contains current CPS case ID and other confidential and identifying information. A review of the agency's child mock file contains another child and parent's court documents. This agency is a newly established agency and should not have confidential CPS records in their files. In a review of the mock foster home record, it was found that there is a home study for a currently licensed foster home with another agency. The home study contains confidential information about the home and couple. This agency is a newly established agency and should not have confidential records from other agencies in their files.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Illness & medication
The agency mock files do not contain a suitable form for documenting administration of medication.
HHSC 749.1545 — Medication Records-You must make suitable forms available to caregivers for maintaining adequate records of medications administered to a child
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios
In a review of the operation's policy, there was no noted fees and fee schedule including information regarding birth/parent expenses. It is also necessary that the operation include additional information as set forth by standards 749.197(b) and 749.197(c).
HHSC 749.197(a) — Fiscal Requirements Adoption-Must have adoption fee/fee schedule that applies to all clients, includes specific information on birth/parent expenses
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-22. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
In a review of the operation's weapon and firearm policy, there was no statement or criteria to show how it will be determined if a child can use any weapons, firearms, explosives, projectiles, or toys that explode or shoot.
HHSC 749.2961(a)(2) — Weapons-Must determine if each child can use weapons, firearms, explosives, projectiles, toys that explode or shoot
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-14. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Records & paperwork
The administrator's personnel file does not contain a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Employment.
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 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Discipline & child guidance
The administrator's personnel file does not include signed and dated statement acknowledging responsibility to report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. In addition, the administrator's personnel file did not include statement signed and dated by the employee documenting a copy of the operational policies has been read.
HHSC 749.553(8) — Personnel records- Include signed/dated statement by the employee that they must immediately report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Other
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.