Covenant Kids, INC.
320 WESTWAY PL STE 521, Arlington, TX 76018 · Tarrant County
Program
- Type
- Child-placing agency
- Ages
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- Hours
- 09:00 AM-04:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sara Anne Bussey
- Phone
- (817) 516-9100
- Regulated since
- Nov 18, 2002
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 195565 · number 811894- 641
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Discipline & child guidance (1) |
| 2025 | 13 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 31 | 9 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (1), Other (10) |
| 2023 | 30 | 15 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (6), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (8) |
| 2022 | 15 | 7 | Illness & medication (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Discipline & child guidance (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The foster parent did not report a serious incident to the hotline.
HHSC 749.509(b) — Reporting serious incident-If involves child under care of foster parent then must be reported directly to the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Aug 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
The high risk behavior section of the initial service plan did not indicate the behaviors that the child was having.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(H) — Initial Service Plan-For children who exhibit high risk behavior, must include specific information
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Other Serious
During review of the service plan, there was no safety contract included in the service plan.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(H)(ii) — Initial Service Plan-For children who exhibit high risk behavior, must include safety contract to maintain child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-19. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Other
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Dec 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Records & paperwork
A child runaway was reported to the statewide hotline past the 6-hour time frame.
HHSC 749.503(a)(10)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 6 hours after determining unauthorized absence of a child 13 yrs old or older.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-02. Correction verified 2026-02-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The crib for an infant in care was covered with a black out tent.
HHSC 749.1815(b) — Infant requirements-An Infant must not have his head, face, or crib covered at any time by an item such as a blanket, linen, or clothing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-15. Correction verified 2025-10-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 1, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
The quarterly contact for October 2024 did not provide signatures for the foster parents present during the visit.
HHSC 749.2815(e) — Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-10. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Other
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Aug 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 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 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 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 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The foster parent did not follow the safety plan nor the service plan and ensuring the child did not have access to his cell phone after bedtime.
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 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-07-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 9, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
In the review of 2 child medication logs, documentation indicated that a child in care was administered the same medication twice in one day and documentation indicated that a child in care missed a medication dosage on another day.
HHSC 749.1541(a) — Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-30.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The documents provided to the respite provided did not account for the supervision plan, sleeping arrangements, or bathroom system plan in place at the foster home.
HHSC 749.2625(1) — Respite-must share specific needs of a child with the babysitter, overnight care, or respite care provider
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
11 child files did not have supervision goals, and 4 child files did not have behavior management goals in the service plan.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(D) — Initial Service Plan-Must include specific goals and strategies to meet child's needs, including instructions to caregivers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
A child in care was diagnosed with a closed fracture to his nose on 02/08/2025 and the incident was not reported to licensing until 02/11/2025.
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 2025-03-19. Correction verified 2025-03-20.
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Illness & medication
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Feb 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A serious incident did not document the treating professionals name.
HHSC 749.511(9) — Serious Incident Documentation-Includes treating licensed health-care professional's name, findings, and treatment, if any
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-20. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A child's medication was not stored appropriately at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 749.1521(2) — Medication Storage-Keep medication inaccessible other than to caregivers responsible for stored medication
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Safety & premises
A 4-month old's bassinet was padded with a blanket.
HHSC 749.1807(a)(2) — Infant requirements-All cribs must have sheets that fit snugly and do not present an entanglement hazard
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-11.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 25, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that the child had a history of suicide behavior and risk for harming others but was able to gain access to a sharp object from an unlocked kitchen drawer.
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 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-05.
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Other
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Dec 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver did not have auditory or visual supervision of 2 children in care for at least 45 minutes; during which time an unannounced visitor came to the home, was allowed in the home and spoke privately with the children.
HHSC 749.1301(f) — Preliminary Service Planning-Implement and follow the preliminary service plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver allowed 2 children in care to be babysat by a 16- and 17-year-old child without approval or documentation.
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 2025-01-30. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Foster parent did not follow medical recommendations regarding taking the child in care to follow up appointment to address cough prior to inspection. However, foster parent took child to the ER to be evaluated following RCCR visit. Therefore, this standard will be marked deficient but also corrected at inspection.
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 at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-03.
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Other
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Nov 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 4, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A background check was not completed for a family member that frequently visits the home.
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 2024-11-11. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 13, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A foster home only had 1 unannounced supervisory visit conducted within a year.
HHSC 749.2815(b) — Supervisory Visits-At least two supervisory visit per year must be unannounced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-12. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Other
The supervisory visit form did not document the names of all the household members present for that visit.
HHSC 749.2815(d) — Supervisory Visits-Document rules evaluated, deficiencies, compliance plans; document change to home study info, incl. reason for verification change
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-12. Correction verified 2024-09-13.
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Other
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Aug 20, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The agency closed the home on 11/4/2022, however, the background check was not invalidated until 8/6/2024
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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-18.
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Other
Caregivers were ordered on July 14, 2022, to return a child to the care of the biological parent and/or DFPS. The caregivers did not follow the court order. The CPA did not facilitate the return of the child.
HHSC 749.1009(a)(2) — Child Rights parent contact-Allow contact between a child and his parent according to the provisions of a court order or any visitation agreement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 15, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The disaster and emergency plan did not document the specific evacuation plan for children requiring assistance.
HHSC 749.2907(A)(1) — Emergency Plans-Each foster home must have written plans and procedures for handling potential disasters and emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
There was no documentation of the discussions about the disaster and emergency plans and procedures.
HHSC 749.2908(b) — Disaster and Emergency-foster home must document discussions and drills, including date and time of each
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-08. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
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Jul 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 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 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver threatened and hit a child in care.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The caregiver did not implement or follow the behavior management techniques documented in the child's service plan or the safety plan documented in the service plan for a child's high-risk behaviors in regard to suicidal ideations.
HHSC 749.2593(c)(6) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 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 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Caregivers were using scratching, pinching, biting, pulling hair, and grabbing the children in care by the neck and their mouth as a form of discipline.
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 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Other
A caregiver used profanity and belittling remarks towards a child in care as form of discipline the home.
HHSC 749.1957(9) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-23.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 16, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child under the age of six was bitten in the face by a dog and was left unattended on a countertop.
HHSC 749.2593(a)(3) — Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for ensuring each child's safety and well being, including auditory and/or visual awareness of the child
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-20. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One of the child records did not have a date the service plan was completed.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(L) — Initial Service Plan-Must include date plan developed and completed
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-04-26. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Staff background & training
Two staff records did not have a signed statement about reporting any suspected abuse and/or neglect.
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 2024-03-22. Correction verified 2024-03-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The March medication log was not being filled out after medication was distributed
HHSC 749.1609(a) — Psychotropic medication documentation-Maintain a daily record of the child's use of psychotropic medication according to requirements in 749.1541
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Illness & medication
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Mar 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 1, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The supervision requirements were not followed per the service plan for a child in care when they were left home alone for an hour.
HHSC 749.1301(f) — Preliminary Service Planning-Implement and follow the preliminary service plan
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Video cameras are used in the child's bedroom without consent from the conservatorship worker.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(1) — Supervision-Video cameras may not be used with children other than infants and toddlers unless parent or person legally authorized gives consent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-17. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
The child did not have the correct amount of medication at school which resulted in the child receiving a partial dose. Emails/calls to the foster parent were made but the medication was not delivered timely by the foster parent which resulted in the child only getting 1 pill instead of 1-1/2.
HHSC 749.1463(b)(5) — Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-05-06.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Feb 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The child in care continues to sleep with the caregiver. However, the variance expired on 12/31/2023.
HHSC 749.3027(a)(1) — Bedrooms-child may share a bedroom with an adult caregiver if it is in the best interest of the child
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-04-02.
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Other
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Feb 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were several service plans that were reviewed that were not filled out completely or had N/A written on the form.
HHSC 749.1309(b)(1)(A)(iii) — Initial Service Plan-Must include needs related to intellectual functioning and plans for follow-up
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-18.
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Staff background & training
Certificates that were reviewed indicated that a foster parent was late in renewing their trauma training.
HHSC 749.930(c)(2) — Annual Training-Each caregiver must complete 2hrs annual training on trauma informed care.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-18.
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Staff background & training
There were two foster parents that had not renewed their medication training within the allotted time that was required.
HHSC 749.930(c)(4) — Annual Training- Caregiver's who administer psychotropic medication must complete psychotropic medication training annually.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-18.
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Other
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Jan 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 29, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A background check was not completed for an extended family member that frequently visits the home.
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 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 24, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Foster parent confirmed leaving the children in the car while in the garage, when the children in care had fallen asleep in the car on the drive home.
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 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Other Serious
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Jan 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Both caregivers were yelling at children in care as a form of disciplinary measures.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-01. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Other
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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Caregiver did not provide appropriate supervision which allowed a child to gain access to an iron resulting in the child being burned on the face.
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 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A foster home has not had a supervisory visit conducted with both foster parents in over 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 2024-01-03. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Records & paperwork
Both child files were missing required documents in their records.
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 2024-01-03. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Other
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Dec 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was being "popped" on the hand by a caregiver.
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 2023-11-29. Correction verified 2023-12-13.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Durig the investigation, it was discovered that there is a frequent visitor who does not have 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 2024-01-02. Correction verified 2024-01-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 9, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A 13 month old infant was left alone in a foster home for an unknown amount of time, ranging from 5 - 15 minutes.
HHSC 749.1803(e) — Infant requirements-Infant must never be left unsupervised
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Discipline & child guidance
The agency did not report a serious incident to the hotline when an infant was left home alone.
HHSC 749.503(a)(3)(A) — Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as aware of allegations or indications of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-27. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Other Serious
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Nov 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
An infant was placed on a bed to sleep with pillows and blankets around them.
HHSC 749.1803(c) — Infant requirements-An infant's caregiver must ensure that the environment is safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-19.
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Other
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Nov 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 6, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Foster parent allowed a young child to use a treadmill for exercise and as a result the child fell and sustained a few scrapes.
HHSC 749.607(1) — Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-23. Correction verified 2023-12-05.
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Other Serious
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Sep 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The caregivers physically abused 7- and 9-year-old children in care.
HHSC 749.1003(b)(1)(B) — Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The caregivers used physical discipline with children in care including: spanking, hitting, grabbing and pulling hair.
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 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Other
The caregiver yelled at the children in care.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-29.
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Other
There was no evaluation or corrective action taken after the foster home had 2 previous investigations with similar allegations.
HHSC 749.2801(a)(1) — Evaluating a Foster Home-must evaluate a home for compliance with relevant rules whenever agency receives an allegation of deficiency
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Food & allergies
A child in care was forced to eat food.
HHSC 749.3065(a) — Food Choices-caregiver must offer a child a meal or snack, but may not force the child to eat
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2023-12-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Sep 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
The service plan for a child stated they were not to be left alone with any other child in the home. This was not followed.
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 2023-09-26. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A relative of the foster parent had been staying in the home several nights a week and is a frequent visitor. The relative did not have an approved 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 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-07-25.
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Discipline & child guidance
The foster parent used inappropriate language when speaking with the children in care that would be considered sarcastic.
HHSC 749.1957(4) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Using sarcastic or cruel humor, & verbal abuse
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-25. Correction verified 2023-08-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A foster home did not conduct the required annual severe weather drill.
HHSC 749.2908(a) — Disaster and Emergency- foster homes must practice disaster and emergency plans each year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Supervision & ratios
The agency did not have a continual evaluation of the unauthorized absences for the last 5 years.
HHSC 749.596(d) — Unauthorized Absence Eval - must maintain the results of each six-month overall operation evaluation for unauthorized absences for five years
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-26. Correction verified 2023-05-26.
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Safety & premises
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May 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 25, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Foster parent confirmed children in care are not allowed in their bedrooms other than to sleep or change.
HHSC 749.1959(b) — Restrictions of activities-Restrictions of activities, other than school or chores, imposed for more than 14 days must be approved within 24 hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-05-25. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Other
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Apr 25, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A caregiver was not close enough to intervene when a child in care was hit with a baseball bat by another child.
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 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 29, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A background check was not completed for an extended family member that frequently visits the home and is also a babysitter for a child in care.
HHSC 745.621(a)(7) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A person with an ineligible background check visits the home frequently.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-05. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
Foster parents allowed a person with an ineligible background check to be present with children in care.
HHSC 749.2593(c)(2) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-13. Correction verified 2023-04-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
A child in care did not receive 2 of their medications in the morning as prescribed.
HHSC 749.1463(b)(5) — Administration of Medication-Ensure the child has taken the medication as prescribed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-12.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver threatened to whoop a child in care.
HHSC 749.1953(a) — Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-30. Correction verified 2023-04-12.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Mar 3, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The notification for the initial service plan was not sent timely to the foster parents or case worker.
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 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Other
The home screening mentioned they had $4400 dollars in monthly income, but the documentation did not reflect that.
HHSC 749.2447(6)(B) — Foster Home Screening-Verify and document that prospective foster parents have sufficient income/other available assets
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Staff background & training
The CPR/First Aid, Normalcy, and EBI training were all expired before the home was closed.
HHSC 749.930(c)(1) — Caregiver?s for children receiving childcare, programmatic or PMN services must have 4hrs EBI or 8hrs for emotional disorders, IDD or ASD.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-03-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 20, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child in care left the foster home without permission twice. A safety plan for high-risk behaviors was not implemented by the operation.
HHSC 749.1189(6) — Emergency admission-Documentation in the child's record the child's high risk behaviors and related safety plan staff and caregivers will implement
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-04-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 23, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Foster parents were not provided a copy of the agency's Professional Parent Agreement.
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 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-20.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The foster parents did not implement the service plan by failing to make proper notifications regarding travel and trips
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 2023-01-02. Correction verified 2023-01-06.
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Other
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Oct 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two children reported being yelled at by a caregiver. Additionally, two children reported being cursed at by a caregiver.
HHSC 749.1957(8) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-05. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 4, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 28, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
During an unannounced home visit 3 medications were observed unlocked on the master bathroom countertop.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-21. Correction verified 2022-12-07.
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Illness & medication
The medication log was not filled out for October.
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 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Sep 21, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver brushed a child's teeth with soap.
HHSC 749.1957(7) — Other Prohibited Discipline-Putting anything in or on a child's mouth, such as soap or tape
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
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Other Serious
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The back door does not have a lock that a child under 12 cannot reach. There is a door alarm on the back door.
HHSC 749.3133(f)(2) — Doors that lead from home to pool must have lock that only adults or children over 12 can reach. Unless fire authority does not approve.
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-08.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
Caregivers did not get a child in care medical care after they sustained an injury that was later determined to be a fractured clavicle. The child complained of pain and requested pain medication for at least 2 days.
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 2022-08-06. Correction verified 2022-08-05.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Jun 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A frequent visitor for the foster home does not have a background check completed.
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 2022-05-20. Correction verified 2022-05-23.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 9, 2022 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The fire inspection for the foster home was out of compliance from the months of June 2021 to November 2021. The inspection is now current.
HHSC 749.2905(b) — Fire and Health Inspections-If evaluation checklist used for foster home's fire or health inspection, checklist is current for one year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Safety & premises
The fire extinguisher expired on May 2021.
HHSC 749.2913(b)(2) — Fire Extinguisher-Have a maintenance check once a year by a person qualified to inspect fire extinguishers.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-06. Correction verified 2022-04-27.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 20, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A child was hit with a belt by the foster parent as a form of discipline.
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 2022-05-20. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance
The adoptive home screening did not properly assess the resolution of an applicant's experiences of childhood abuse and neglect
HHSC 749.3623(11) — Adoptive Home Screening-Agency documents and assesses adoptive applicants' feelings about their childhood, parents, any history of abuse/neglect
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-12. Correction verified 2023-05-22.
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Discipline & child guidance
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Feb 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 16, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Caregiver did not comply with the service plan requirements when the biological parents of a child in care were allowed contact with the child at the foster home. The service plan prohibited contact at the foster home.
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 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Other Serious
The caregiver failed to use prudent judgment by engaging in social activities with the biological parent of a foster child placed in the home. The activities included consuming alcohol and allowing the biological parent to stay overnight in the foster home.
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 2022-04-22. Correction verified 2022-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 3, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 27, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child was not allowed privacy during phones during therapy or with case worker.
HHSC 749.1013(a)(2) — Child Rights contact others-Not listen to or screen the child's telephone calls without permission from CPMS or parents
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-14.
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Other
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Dec 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 21, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The caregiver and household member spanked children in care with a belt.
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 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Household member demanded that licensing take a foster child with them during the inspection of the foster home.
HHSC 749.2593(c)(2) — Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must provide a safe environment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Supervision & ratios
Caregiver and household member are listening to the foster child's private conversations with video cameras placed in the home and the child's bedroom.
HHSC 749.2595(b)(1) — Supervision-Video cameras may not be used with children other than infants and toddlers unless parent or person legally authorized gives consent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Dec 2, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One out of two files reviewed did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
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 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-08.
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Records & paperwork
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Nov 16, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 16, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication Serious
There was over the counter medication in the master bathroom cabinet that was not locked.
HHSC 749.1521(1) — Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
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Illness & medication Serious
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Nov 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 20, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A child was allowed to walk home from the store without adult supervision.
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 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 5, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 25, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 8, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 11, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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