Saint Francis Community Services, INC
129 BRENTWOOD AVE, Lubbock, TX 79416 · Lubbock County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
- -
- Hours
- 09:00 AM-04:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Esmeralda R. Kennedy
- Phone
- (806) 553-5106
- Regulated since
- Jan 19, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1367727 · number 1715487- 14411
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 14 | 7 | Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (3), Other (3) |
| 2025 | 14 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (7), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 44 | 11 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (13), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (5), Records & paperwork (3), Other (15) |
| 2023 | 10 | 3 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (2), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 1, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
A licensed caregiver refused to allow a childcare investigator into her home to ensure safety of the children.
HHSC 745.8411(a) — Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Other Serious
Caregiver authorized an unapproved person to pick up a child in care from daycare.
HHSC 749.1365 — Releasing a Child-The foster home must not release a child to any person without agency's consent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Supervision & ratios
A child was placed in the licensed home exceeding their capacity of 6.
HHSC 749.2551(c) — Capacity- 1 parent FH or 2 parent with 1 parent absent for extended periods may care for up to 6, except as noted in chart below
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver did not arranged respite for a child and had the child stay with her at the hospital while the other children were at respite.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(4) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being able to intervene when necessary to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Other Serious
A caregiver was sharing private information about the child to a person who did not need to know the information.
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 2026-08-10. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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Jun 4, 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 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Two foster parents test positive for illegal substances.
HHSC 745.4151(c)(6)(D) — Discipline-Applicant or employee determined to have abused drugs may not have direct contact with children if he presents a risk of harm to children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The agency failed to conduct a background check on an unauthorized caregiver.
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 2026-05-26. Correction verified 2026-05-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to complete two admisison assement prior to admission.
HHSC 749.1131 — You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Records & paperwork
Multiple child records reviewed did not have pre placement visits documented or the reason why preplacement visits were not conducted.
HHSC 749.1251(a) — Pre-placement visits-A child over six months of age must visit the foster home at least once before placement
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete two suicide screening assessment at placement.
HHSC 749.137(d)(4)(A) — Suicide Screening- For children receiving FC services, a screening tool must be administered at admission for each child 10 years of age or older.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
The agency did not conduct a suicide screening for a child in care following an incident of self harming behaviors.
HHSC 749.137(d)(4)(D) — Suicide Screening- Must be administered immediately if the child exhibits warning signs that necessitate a suicide screening be conducted.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Supervision & ratios
Caregivers did not supervise according to the child's preliminary service plan and a self harming incident occurred.
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 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-03.
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Other
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Feb 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation failed to submit a background to a household member 14 yrs old.
HHSC 745.621(a)(6) — AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-20. Correction verified 2026-02-02.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 10, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
A medical examination of a child in care was not documented in the child's records.
HHSC 749.1401(b) — Medical care-The child's record must include a written record of each medical examination
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-03-17.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
5 of 6 child records reviewed for service plans indicate notification of the service planning meeting occurred by phone or in person but does not indicate who was notified or their response/lack of response to the notification. And additional record did not have an initial service plan or service plan review due to admission date for child's placement of 10/31/2025. Additionally, 2 notifications were not completed 14 days prior to the service planning 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 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-10.
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Records & paperwork
2 of 2 home closures were not reported to licensing.
HHSC 749.2489(8)(A) — Reports to licensing-Agency submits the reason for closing a foster home within two days.
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-11-14. Correction verified 2025-11-10.
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Records & paperwork
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Sep 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · 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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Jul 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The agency submitted a home for verification under the address where the family resided prior to completing the home screening and verification process.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation failed to interview/document two adult children not in the home or the attempts made. The operation also failed to document interview with household member 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 2025-06-24. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An admission assessment was not fully completed with all information required, no efforts to obtain information were documented.
HHSC 749.1137(a) — Admission Assessment-Make reasonable efforts to obtain all required information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Other
Caregiver failed to obtain follow up dental treatment for a child in care and continuously canceled dental appointments.
HHSC 749.1401(d) — General medical requirements-Obtain follow-up medical treatment as recommended by the health-care professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Other
Agency placement staff failed to provide support services for a foster home which led to the child not receiving recommended oral surgery in a timely manner. Agency staff also failed to review medical assessment documentation which showed multiple dental appointments being missed, rescheduled or cancelled by the caregiver.
HHSC 749.663(a)(5) — Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Other
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Mar 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Caregiver was not updating a cumulative medication record when administering medication. Caregiver admitted to leaving the medication record in the vehicle for 3 days.
HHSC 749.1541(b) — Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Floor Plans did not identify which rooms were to be used by children in care.
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 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Records & paperwork
Two foster homes have been closed longer than 6 months with out the agency updating the information to licensing.
HHSC 749.2489(8)(A) — Reports to licensing-Agency submits the reason for closing a foster home within two days.
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Records & paperwork
A child record was missing their adoption service plan and the service plan prior to adoption had had expired.
HHSC 749.3321(a) — Adoption Service Plan-Initiate plan when child accepted or written agreement with birth parent made
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of three records reviewed for children who were adopted have not had monthly face-to-face contacts conducted during the first six months since the start of post placement.
HHSC 749.3425(a)(2) — Post-placement Contacts-Child needs tx svcs or is 2 yrs old or older: monthly face-to-face contacts for 6 mos; 2 in adoptive home w/ entire family
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Records & paperwork
Documentation for homes transfered from other agency in October 2024 and December 2022 did not have information provided by other agency in the file.
HHSC 749.535(a)(1) — Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Records & paperwork
Unathorized Absence log was missing information regarding the caregiver reposible for the child at the time of the unathorized absence and information regarding Law enforcement officers name, department and police report number.
HHSC 749.591(a)(4) — Unauthorized Absence - Annual summary log must include name of caregiver responsible for child at time absence discovered
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Other
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Dec 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The agency did not assess a transferring home prior to issuing a provisional verification.
HHSC 749.2535(b)(2) — CPA must determine that the home does not present a potential risk to the health or safety of children before issuing a provisional verification.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Records & paperwork
The agency failed to provide a signed and dated record of a review or approval of the home prior to issuing a provisional verification.
HHSC 749.2535(b)(4) — Child placement management staff must review and approve the provisional verification by signing and dating before the verification can be issued.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-20. Correction verified 2025-01-13.
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Other
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Dec 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation staff failed to provide treatment team members with two weeks notice of the review. Notification was provided on 12/5/2024 and the service plan meeting was completed on 12/10/2024.
HHSC 749.1313(a) — Initial Service Planning Team-Agency must give child's parent and foster parent at least two weeks advance notice of the review
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Other Serious
A caregiver made a comment to a biological parent regarding monetary payment in exchange for permanency of a 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 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 25, 2024 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 20, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver's home was observed to be cluttered with vacuums/cords, tv cords, and a bike in the living room area of the home.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-27. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver allowed an alternate care giver to provide transportation for a child without supervision.
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 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
A caregiver failed to seek medical care for a two-year-old, child in care when an injury showed no improvement and worsen.
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 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Illness & medication
Caregiver failed notify her agency, licensing and managing conservator of an injury to a 2-year-olds hand.
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 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An alternate caregiver providing overnight care and supervision to children in care did not complete a 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 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Supervision & ratios
Caregiver allowed a biological child to provide care for children in care without placement approval.
HHSC 749.2599(1) — Supervision-16-year-old or older may serve as babysitter with child placement management staff approval and established limits on duration/frequency
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver allowed her biological child to act as a babysitter without having first aid and CPR training.
HHSC 749.2599(3) — Supervision-16-year-old or older may serve as a babysitter if he/she is certified in first aid and CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Records & paperwork
Children in care were provided care outside the home by an unauthorized caregiver.
HHSC 749.2635(2) — Babysitting, Overnight, and Respite-Child may be placed in home not licensed if home meets policy requirements developed by agency
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-10-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2024 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Caregiver failed to obtain medical care for a child when the onset of symptoms was displayed, and illness progressed.
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 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The caregiver's home was observed to be cluttered with vacuums/cords, tv cords, and a bike in the living room area of the home.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child in care did not have a preliminary service plan completed in with in 72 hours.
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 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Other
1 out of 7 homes reviewed did not have CPMS approval prior to verification.
HHSC 749.2445(b) — Verification-Agency child placement management staff must review and approve each foster home screening.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Other
A home screen did not document if all household members were present during the visit.
HHSC 749.2449(b) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Agency must visit the home at least once when all members of the household are present
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Other
Floor Plans did not identify which rooms were to be used by children in care.
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 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Other
1 of 7 foster home reviewed has not had a supervisory visit conducted with both foster parents with in the last 6 months.
HHSC 749.2815(a)(2) — Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits with both foster parents, if applicable, at least once every six months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Safety & premises
One home record reviewed is delinquent for the health home inspection.
HHSC 749.2905(a) — Fire/health inspection reports from a local health authority or state or local fire authority is current for two years for a foster family home.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have two ICPC children's records available for review.
HHSC 749.579(1) — Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Other
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Jun 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The foster parent permitted a close friend to visit her home thrice weekly without undergoing a background check.
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 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver and a 23-month-old child are sleeping in the same bed.
HHSC 749.3027(c) — Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-22.
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Other Serious
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Jun 27, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
The agency failed to report an incident that occurred which involved law enforcement promptly.
HHSC 749.503(e)(7)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as you are aware of arrest/indictment/criminal complaint of person under the auspices of agency.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-29. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 27, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers were allowing a child to spend the night at a relative placement without approval from the agency.
HHSC 749.607(1) — Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-19.
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Other Serious
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Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operations home records such as addendums, home studies and children records included contradicting information. The home study addendums were lacking information and showed conflicting changes in the home capacity. Home studies did not document the interview with all household members, identified three other bio-children living in the home at the time they became licensed and listed a person as household members and as frequent visitors.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-22. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is not completing the children's unauthorized absence in an annual summary log.
HHSC 749.591(a)(1) — Unauthorized Absence ? Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-22. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as 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 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to complete an admission assessment for a child in care as required by the Minimum Standards.
HHSC 749.1131 — You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete a preliminary service plan for a child that was placed in the operational caregiver's home.
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 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete a child's initial service plan or service plan reviews as required by Minimum Standards.
HHSC 749.1307 — Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not complete any service plan reviews for a child placed in their home.
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 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Other
A caregiver would make rude or inappropriately comments towards children in care and would engage in yelling at the children as a form of discipline in the home.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Other
A caregiver was using demeaning and profane language towards a child in care via. text messaging while the child was placed in the home and after the child was discharged from the home.
HHSC 749.1957(9) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver allowed a child with a Texas Learner's License to drive a motor vehicle without an adult being present in the vehicle.
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 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Other
A child mattress was laying on the floor of the caregiver's home.
HHSC 749.3031(c) — Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation did not have an active background check for an adult household member.
HHSC 745.621(a)(5) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Five of seven home screenings lacked sufficient information or included contradicting information about the families verified for foster care. Contradictions included listing persons as household members and as frequent visitors, did not list an adopted child as a household member, reported a parent had no relationship or communication with a biological child who continues to reside in the home. Lacking information excluded information about established relationship with kinship placements in the home, histories of previous relationships which resulted in biological children, and historical residences.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-22.
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Other
The agency failed to notify RCCR prior to relocating to a new office location on December 1, 2023.
HHSC 749.153(a)(1)(B) — Notification - At least 30 days in advance - Change in agency location
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-01. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
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Other
A foster home screening does not identify all household members. A 2 year-old adopted child is not named or identifed in the list of household members.
HHSC 749.2447(1) — Foster Home Screening-Agency documents ages of all household members; agency has documentation verifying ages of prospective foster parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-14.
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Other
A home study did not document interview with biological children in the home.
HHSC 749.2449(a)(2) — Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one individual interview with each child 3 yrs old or older living in the home
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 25, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
A Caregiver failed to document medication December 2023 and January 2024.
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 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-09.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation failed to update the home screening when a change in the types of services the foster home will provide was noted.
HHSC 749.2453(a)(3) — You must update a foster home screening- When there is a change that affects a foster home's verification as described in 749.2803
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not provide the foster home with an accurate verification certificate to document they are verified to care for a child with specific needs in their home.
HHSC 749.2470(9)(F) — Verification Certificate- Specifies the types of services the foster home will provide
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-03-27. Correction verified 2024-03-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 3, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Caregiver stated she does not document administration of any medication given to the children. A child placed in the home is currently taking allergies medication and breathing treatment in the morning and evening.
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 2023-11-06. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Illness & medication
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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Three of five preliminary service plans reviewed did not address all of the child's needs.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Supervision & ratios
Three Admission Assessments, three Preliminary Plan, and one child rights were not consistent records. The records lacked information required, lacked signatures, and/or had conflicting dates for completion.
HHSC 749.151(3) — Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-08. Correction verified 2023-08-02.
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Other
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Jul 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Foster Parents confined children in care to a chair for an hour as a form of punishment due to behavior.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-21. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Discipline & child guidance
A caregiver called a child in care derogatory names as a nickname for the child in care.
HHSC 749.1957(4) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Using sarcastic or cruel humor, & verbal abuse
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-21. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two of seven child records reviewed did not have documentation of children being informed of their 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 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Safety & premises
Five of seven child records did not include an admission assessment completed prior to admission.
HHSC 749.1131 — You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Records & paperwork
Four of seven child records did not include a preliminary service plan completed within 72 hours of admission.
HHSC 749.1301(a) — Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A child in care's prescription medication was observed and photographed in the child's bathroom without secured storage in a locked container.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care had access to and consumed unsecured alcohol in the home while unsupervised.
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 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-13.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jan 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A 22-month old toddler incurred 1st and 2nd degree burns from spilling hot liquid onto himself while caregivers were cooking.
HHSC 749.2593(b)(4) — Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-17. Correction verified 2023-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Caregivers allowed a child in care to use a cell phone in the child's bedroom when the service plan specifically states this is not allowed for the child. A caregiver who works overnights sleeps during daytime hours on Fridays when the child is in the home which interferes with the caregiver's ability to provide appropriate auditory range supervision. During overnight sibling visits in the home, a caregiver was unaware of an inappropriate conversation between a child in care and visiting siblings. It is noted the caregiver addressed the concerns upon learning of the conversation.
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 2022-12-29. Correction verified 2022-12-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Excessive clutter and debris were observed in the common areas of the home as well as the child's bedroom and bathroom. The collection of clutter limits the regular use of the bathroom sink, the use of the kitchen table, and safe access to the child's bed.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-09-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Excessive clutter and debris were observed in the common areas of the home as well as the child's bedroom and bathroom. The collection of clutter limits the regular use of the bathroom sink, the use of the kitchen table, and safe access to the child's bed.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-02. Correction verified 2022-09-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 26, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The exterior skirting of the home is damaged and missing in places exposing sharp edges and access to the area under the home.
HHSC 749.3041(4) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-28. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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May 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Caregiver did not attend medical follow up appointment according to doctors recommendation.
HHSC 749.1401(d) — General medical requirements-Obtain follow-up medical treatment as recommended by the health-care professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-29.
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Other
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 29, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The Master Bathroom has peeling paint, dry wall damage, and broken tiles. The home has a strong animal odor inside.
HHSC 749.3041(1) — Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Nov 18, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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