Texas HB5536 establishes a child protective services prevention grant program to award grants to Texas-based nonprofits for preventing child abuse.

HB5536 amends the Texas Family Code to create a child protective services prevention grant program. The Health and Human Services Commission will administer the program, awarding grants to Texas-based, community-driven nonprofits that provide child-centered preservation services. The grants aim to prevent or reduce child abuse and neglect, focusing on areas with the highest per capita rates. Eligible nonprofits must demonstrate municipal and county support, a valid data-sharing agreement, and authorization to serve children in foster care.

Texas HB5536 establishes a child protective services prevention grant program to award grants to Texas-based nonprofits for preventing child abuse.

HB5536 amends the Texas Family Code to create a child protective services prevention grant program. The Health and Human Services Commission will administer the program, awarding grants to Texas-based, community-driven nonprofits that provide child-centered preservation services. The grants aim to prevent or reduce child abuse and neglect, focusing on areas with the highest per capita rates. Eligible nonprofits must demonstrate municipal and county support, a valid data-sharing agreement, and authorization to serve children in foster care.