Texas SB576 mandates the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to inform caregivers of children placed with relatives or other.

Texas SB576 amends Section 264.7541(c) of the Family Code to require the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to provide written information to caregivers of children placed with relatives or other designated caregivers. This information includes the option to become verified by a licensed child-placing agency to operate an agency foster home, the difference in financial assistance between unverified caregivers and agency foster homes, details about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and the availability of other financial assistance programs.

Texas SB576 mandates the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to inform caregivers of children placed with relatives or other.

Texas SB576 amends Section 264.7541(c) of the Family Code to require the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to provide written information to caregivers of children placed with relatives or other designated caregivers. This information includes the option to become verified by a licensed child-placing agency to operate an agency foster home, the difference in financial assistance between unverified caregivers and agency foster homes, details about the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, and the availability of other financial assistance programs.