| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was determined that a frequent visitor does not have the required background check. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2055(a)(2) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Basis for EBI is emergency situation or to administer medication
During interviews, foster parents admitted to administering a restraint to a child in a non-emergency situation. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was found the foster parents engaged in a verbal argument with the child in care, including yelling. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
It was found that during this investigation, foster parent(s) conducted an aggressive restraint that raised concern for abusive behavior. These actions were a breach of duty by the foster parents that placed the child involved in a genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury. One foster parent restrained the child in a manner described by dragging the child by the limbs through the house and outside where the restraint continued in a supine position. At one point, foster parent was reported to be chest to chest w/ the child during the restraint and/or having one knee on the child's chest. The other foster parent admitted to slapping the child on a vital body part, the face. Although there are some variances to the history provided by foster parents, collaterals reported there was a struggle between the child and the foster parents that resulted in the child getting injured by being slammed onto the ground, sustaining scratches/bruising on the back, and bumping their head onto the ground. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
It was found that one foster parent slapped the child in care across a vital part of the body, the face. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1015(a) - Child Rights searches-Child's possessions free of unreasonable searches and unreasonable removal of personal items
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that foster parents conducted random searches of the children in care?s belongings and a child in care?s bedroom while they were not present and without notification. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(2) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
During the course of the investigation, it was determined a foster parent failed to supervise a child in her care adequately. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.503(e)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after awareness if an adult contracts a reportable communicable disease
It was noted in a variance the agency submitted on 1/7/2022 that two caregiver tested positive for COVID-19 but a report to the hotline was not received upon review of CLASS until 1/28/2022. |
Yes |
| 3 | — |
749.511(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
The incident report reviewed did not document the operation's phone number or list the adults involved. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(b)(2) - EBI Implementation-The caregiver must consider the permitted types of emergency behavior intervention
It was found that a foster parent conducted an improper restraint on a child in care. The restraint used was not an approved method by the agency. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(a) - EBI Implementation-Must be an appropriate response to the behavior demonstrated, and de-escalation must have failed
It was found during the investigation that the foster parent attempted a short personal restraint by grabbing the child in a bear hug to remove her from a vehicle. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
A child in care had been using over the counter lice treatment for over 3 months and still had reoccurring lice causing the child discomfort. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(c)(1) - EBI Implementation-Caregiver must minimize risk of physical discomfort, harm, or pain to the child
It was found that one foster parent "dragged" the child involved from the inside of the house to the outside of the house and into the yard onto the concrete ground. It was found that during this incident the child was placed in a supine restraint by foster parent during what was reported to be a short personal restraint, which is prohibited. It was also reported that the child hit their head outside during this restraint and the child sustained scratches/marks/bruises on their back due to this incident as well. No foster parent was monitoring the restraint inside or outside the home. It was reported that at one point foster parent was chest to chest with the child during the restraint and/or had their knee on the child. Overall, foster parent(s) conducted inappropriate and improper restraints on the child in care. Foster parents did not minimize harm to the child which caused injuries. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
During the review of the records it was observed the medication prescribed to the child on 2/8/25 was not written on the medication log. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1563(c)(2) - Medication Error-Caregiver must document a medication error
1 child file was found to have a medication log for the month of October 2022, showing that the medication was skipped over every weekend that month. There was no documentation showing a med change, and no med error report found documenting why the medication was missed. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
It was found that two caregivers engaged in an altercation with their child in front of other children in care. It was also found that these caregivers argue loudly together in front of children they are providing care to. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(4) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Using sarcastic or cruel humor, & verbal abuse
It was found during the investigation that one foster parent had used the term "Ms. Piggy" in reference two children in care in a joking manner. Although it was reported that this term was not used in a malicious way, it was inappropriate to use towards a child(ren) in care. It was also reported that one foster parent made an inappropriate comment toward one child in care. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.511(2) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes time and date of incident
During the monitoring inspected, three of six incident reports were either incorrectly documented or documented late. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2301(b) - EBI Follow-Up-Caregivers involved in EBI must conduct a post discussion with child
During interviews with the foster parents, it was said that this incident took place on a Monday, and foster parents stated that post discussion took place the following Thursday, exceeding the 48-hour time frame required by Minimum Standards. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was found the foster parents engaged in a verbal argument with the child in care, including yelling. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
A child in care had been using over the counter lice treatment for over 3 months and still had reoccurring lice causing the child discomfort. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1563(c)(2) - Medication Error-Caregiver must document a medication error
1 child file was found to have a medication log for the month of October 2022, showing that the medication was skipped over every weekend that month. There was no documentation showing a med change, and no med error report found documenting why the medication was missed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(4) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Using sarcastic or cruel humor, & verbal abuse
It was found during the investigation that one foster parent had used the term "Ms. Piggy" in reference two children in care in a joking manner. Although it was reported that this term was not used in a malicious way, it was inappropriate to use towards a child(ren) in care. It was also reported that one foster parent made an inappropriate comment toward one child in care. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(2) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
During the course of the investigation, it was determined a foster parent failed to supervise a child in her care adequately. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
During the review of the records it was observed the medication prescribed to the child on 2/8/25 was not written on the medication log. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(b)(2) - EBI Implementation-The caregiver must consider the permitted types of emergency behavior intervention
It was found that a foster parent conducted an improper restraint on a child in care. The restraint used was not an approved method by the agency. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(a) - EBI Implementation-Must be an appropriate response to the behavior demonstrated, and de-escalation must have failed
It was found during the investigation that the foster parent attempted a short personal restraint by grabbing the child in a bear hug to remove her from a vehicle. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was determined that a frequent visitor does not have the required background check. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2301(b) - EBI Follow-Up-Caregivers involved in EBI must conduct a post discussion with child
During interviews with the foster parents, it was said that this incident took place on a Monday, and foster parents stated that post discussion took place the following Thursday, exceeding the 48-hour time frame required by Minimum Standards. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.503(e)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after awareness if an adult contracts a reportable communicable disease
It was noted in a variance the agency submitted on 1/7/2022 that two caregiver tested positive for COVID-19 but a report to the hotline was not received upon review of CLASS until 1/28/2022. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
749.2055(a)(2) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Basis for EBI is emergency situation or to administer medication
During interviews, foster parents admitted to administering a restraint to a child in a non-emergency situation. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.511(2) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes time and date of incident
During the monitoring inspected, three of six incident reports were either incorrectly documented or documented late. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
It was found that two caregivers engaged in an altercation with their child in front of other children in care. It was also found that these caregivers argue loudly together in front of children they are providing care to. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
It was found that during this investigation, foster parent(s) conducted an aggressive restraint that raised concern for abusive behavior. These actions were a breach of duty by the foster parents that placed the child involved in a genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury. One foster parent restrained the child in a manner described by dragging the child by the limbs through the house and outside where the restraint continued in a supine position. At one point, foster parent was reported to be chest to chest w/ the child during the restraint and/or having one knee on the child's chest. The other foster parent admitted to slapping the child on a vital body part, the face. Although there are some variances to the history provided by foster parents, collaterals reported there was a struggle between the child and the foster parents that resulted in the child getting injured by being slammed onto the ground, sustaining scratches/bruising on the back, and bumping their head onto the ground. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.511(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
The incident report reviewed did not document the operation's phone number or list the adults involved. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(c)(1) - EBI Implementation-Caregiver must minimize risk of physical discomfort, harm, or pain to the child
It was found that one foster parent "dragged" the child involved from the inside of the house to the outside of the house and into the yard onto the concrete ground. It was found that during this incident the child was placed in a supine restraint by foster parent during what was reported to be a short personal restraint, which is prohibited. It was also reported that the child hit their head outside during this restraint and the child sustained scratches/marks/bruises on their back due to this incident as well. No foster parent was monitoring the restraint inside or outside the home. It was reported that at one point foster parent was chest to chest with the child during the restraint and/or had their knee on the child. Overall, foster parent(s) conducted inappropriate and improper restraints on the child in care. Foster parents did not minimize harm to the child which caused injuries. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1015(a) - Child Rights searches-Child's possessions free of unreasonable searches and unreasonable removal of personal items
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that foster parents conducted random searches of the children in care?s belongings and a child in care?s bedroom while they were not present and without notification. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
It was found that one foster parent slapped the child in care across a vital part of the body, the face. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
A child in care had been using over the counter lice treatment for over 3 months and still had reoccurring lice causing the child discomfort. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was determined that a frequent visitor does not have the required background check. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1563(c)(2) - Medication Error-Caregiver must document a medication error
1 child file was found to have a medication log for the month of October 2022, showing that the medication was skipped over every weekend that month. There was no documentation showing a med change, and no med error report found documenting why the medication was missed. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
It was found that one foster parent slapped the child in care across a vital part of the body, the face. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(4) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Using sarcastic or cruel humor, & verbal abuse
It was found during the investigation that one foster parent had used the term "Ms. Piggy" in reference two children in care in a joking manner. Although it was reported that this term was not used in a malicious way, it was inappropriate to use towards a child(ren) in care. It was also reported that one foster parent made an inappropriate comment toward one child in care. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.503(e)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after awareness if an adult contracts a reportable communicable disease
It was noted in a variance the agency submitted on 1/7/2022 that two caregiver tested positive for COVID-19 but a report to the hotline was not received upon review of CLASS until 1/28/2022. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
749.2055(a)(2) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Basis for EBI is emergency situation or to administer medication
During interviews, foster parents admitted to administering a restraint to a child in a non-emergency situation. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1015(a) - Child Rights searches-Child's possessions free of unreasonable searches and unreasonable removal of personal items
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that foster parents conducted random searches of the children in care?s belongings and a child in care?s bedroom while they were not present and without notification. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(b)(2) - EBI Implementation-The caregiver must consider the permitted types of emergency behavior intervention
It was found that a foster parent conducted an improper restraint on a child in care. The restraint used was not an approved method by the agency. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was found the foster parents engaged in a verbal argument with the child in care, including yelling. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
It was found that during this investigation, foster parent(s) conducted an aggressive restraint that raised concern for abusive behavior. These actions were a breach of duty by the foster parents that placed the child involved in a genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury. One foster parent restrained the child in a manner described by dragging the child by the limbs through the house and outside where the restraint continued in a supine position. At one point, foster parent was reported to be chest to chest w/ the child during the restraint and/or having one knee on the child's chest. The other foster parent admitted to slapping the child on a vital body part, the face. Although there are some variances to the history provided by foster parents, collaterals reported there was a struggle between the child and the foster parents that resulted in the child getting injured by being slammed onto the ground, sustaining scratches/bruising on the back, and bumping their head onto the ground. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.511(2) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes time and date of incident
During the monitoring inspected, three of six incident reports were either incorrectly documented or documented late. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(2) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
During the course of the investigation, it was determined a foster parent failed to supervise a child in her care adequately. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
It was found that two caregivers engaged in an altercation with their child in front of other children in care. It was also found that these caregivers argue loudly together in front of children they are providing care to. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.511(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
The incident report reviewed did not document the operation's phone number or list the adults involved. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
During the review of the records it was observed the medication prescribed to the child on 2/8/25 was not written on the medication log. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2301(b) - EBI Follow-Up-Caregivers involved in EBI must conduct a post discussion with child
During interviews with the foster parents, it was said that this incident took place on a Monday, and foster parents stated that post discussion took place the following Thursday, exceeding the 48-hour time frame required by Minimum Standards. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(c)(1) - EBI Implementation-Caregiver must minimize risk of physical discomfort, harm, or pain to the child
It was found that one foster parent "dragged" the child involved from the inside of the house to the outside of the house and into the yard onto the concrete ground. It was found that during this incident the child was placed in a supine restraint by foster parent during what was reported to be a short personal restraint, which is prohibited. It was also reported that the child hit their head outside during this restraint and the child sustained scratches/marks/bruises on their back due to this incident as well. No foster parent was monitoring the restraint inside or outside the home. It was reported that at one point foster parent was chest to chest with the child during the restraint and/or had their knee on the child. Overall, foster parent(s) conducted inappropriate and improper restraints on the child in care. Foster parents did not minimize harm to the child which caused injuries. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(a) - EBI Implementation-Must be an appropriate response to the behavior demonstrated, and de-escalation must have failed
It was found during the investigation that the foster parent attempted a short personal restraint by grabbing the child in a bear hug to remove her from a vehicle. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
It was found that one foster parent slapped the child in care across a vital part of the body, the face. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.511(2) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes time and date of incident
During the monitoring inspected, three of six incident reports were either incorrectly documented or documented late. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2055(a)(2) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Basis for EBI is emergency situation or to administer medication
During interviews, foster parents admitted to administering a restraint to a child in a non-emergency situation. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(b)(2) - EBI Implementation-The caregiver must consider the permitted types of emergency behavior intervention
It was found that a foster parent conducted an improper restraint on a child in care. The restraint used was not an approved method by the agency. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. |
— |
| 5 | — |
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was determined that a frequent visitor does not have the required background check. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(2) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
During the course of the investigation, it was determined a foster parent failed to supervise a child in her care adequately. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2301(b) - EBI Follow-Up-Caregivers involved in EBI must conduct a post discussion with child
During interviews with the foster parents, it was said that this incident took place on a Monday, and foster parents stated that post discussion took place the following Thursday, exceeding the 48-hour time frame required by Minimum Standards. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1015(a) - Child Rights searches-Child's possessions free of unreasonable searches and unreasonable removal of personal items
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that foster parents conducted random searches of the children in care?s belongings and a child in care?s bedroom while they were not present and without notification. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1563(c)(2) - Medication Error-Caregiver must document a medication error
1 child file was found to have a medication log for the month of October 2022, showing that the medication was skipped over every weekend that month. There was no documentation showing a med change, and no med error report found documenting why the medication was missed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(c)(1) - EBI Implementation-Caregiver must minimize risk of physical discomfort, harm, or pain to the child
It was found that one foster parent "dragged" the child involved from the inside of the house to the outside of the house and into the yard onto the concrete ground. It was found that during this incident the child was placed in a supine restraint by foster parent during what was reported to be a short personal restraint, which is prohibited. It was also reported that the child hit their head outside during this restraint and the child sustained scratches/marks/bruises on their back due to this incident as well. No foster parent was monitoring the restraint inside or outside the home. It was reported that at one point foster parent was chest to chest with the child during the restraint and/or had their knee on the child. Overall, foster parent(s) conducted inappropriate and improper restraints on the child in care. Foster parents did not minimize harm to the child which caused injuries. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(a) - EBI Implementation-Must be an appropriate response to the behavior demonstrated, and de-escalation must have failed
It was found during the investigation that the foster parent attempted a short personal restraint by grabbing the child in a bear hug to remove her from a vehicle. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(4) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Using sarcastic or cruel humor, & verbal abuse
It was found during the investigation that one foster parent had used the term "Ms. Piggy" in reference two children in care in a joking manner. Although it was reported that this term was not used in a malicious way, it was inappropriate to use towards a child(ren) in care. It was also reported that one foster parent made an inappropriate comment toward one child in care. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
It was found that during this investigation, foster parent(s) conducted an aggressive restraint that raised concern for abusive behavior. These actions were a breach of duty by the foster parents that placed the child involved in a genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury. One foster parent restrained the child in a manner described by dragging the child by the limbs through the house and outside where the restraint continued in a supine position. At one point, foster parent was reported to be chest to chest w/ the child during the restraint and/or having one knee on the child's chest. The other foster parent admitted to slapping the child on a vital body part, the face. Although there are some variances to the history provided by foster parents, collaterals reported there was a struggle between the child and the foster parents that resulted in the child getting injured by being slammed onto the ground, sustaining scratches/bruising on the back, and bumping their head onto the ground. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
A child in care had been using over the counter lice treatment for over 3 months and still had reoccurring lice causing the child discomfort. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.503(e)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after awareness if an adult contracts a reportable communicable disease
It was noted in a variance the agency submitted on 1/7/2022 that two caregiver tested positive for COVID-19 but a report to the hotline was not received upon review of CLASS until 1/28/2022. |
Yes |
| 4 | — |
749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
During the review of the records it was observed the medication prescribed to the child on 2/8/25 was not written on the medication log. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.511(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
The incident report reviewed did not document the operation's phone number or list the adults involved. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was found the foster parents engaged in a verbal argument with the child in care, including yelling. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
It was found that two caregivers engaged in an altercation with their child in front of other children in care. It was also found that these caregivers argue loudly together in front of children they are providing care to. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1015(a) - Child Rights searches-Child's possessions free of unreasonable searches and unreasonable removal of personal items
During the course of this investigation, it was determined that foster parents conducted random searches of the children in care?s belongings and a child in care?s bedroom while they were not present and without notification. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child
It was found the foster parents engaged in a verbal argument with the child in care, including yelling. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks
It was found that two caregivers engaged in an altercation with their child in front of other children in care. It was also found that these caregivers argue loudly together in front of children they are providing care to. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.2593(a)(2) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity
During the course of the investigation, it was determined a foster parent failed to supervise a child in her care adequately. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2151(b)(2) - EBI Implementation-The caregiver must consider the permitted types of emergency behavior intervention
It was found that a foster parent conducted an improper restraint on a child in care. The restraint used was not an approved method by the agency. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1957(4) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Using sarcastic or cruel humor, & verbal abuse
It was found during the investigation that one foster parent had used the term "Ms. Piggy" in reference two children in care in a joking manner. Although it was reported that this term was not used in a malicious way, it was inappropriate to use towards a child(ren) in care. It was also reported that one foster parent made an inappropriate comment toward one child in care. |
— |
| 5 | — |
749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
It was found that during this investigation, foster parent(s) conducted an aggressive restraint that raised concern for abusive behavior. These actions were a breach of duty by the foster parents that placed the child involved in a genuine threat of substantial harm from physical injury. One foster parent restrained the child in a manner described by dragging the child by the limbs through the house and outside where the restraint continued in a supine position. At one point, foster parent was reported to be chest to chest w/ the child during the restraint and/or having one knee on the child's chest. The other foster parent admitted to slapping the child on a vital body part, the face. Although there are some variances to the history provided by foster parents, collaterals reported there was a struggle between the child and the foster parents that resulted in the child getting injured by being slammed onto the ground, sustaining scratches/bruising on the back, and bumping their head onto the ground. |
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749.2151(c)(1) - EBI Implementation-Caregiver must minimize risk of physical discomfort, harm, or pain to the child
It was found that one foster parent "dragged" the child involved from the inside of the house to the outside of the house and into the yard onto the concrete ground. It was found that during this incident the child was placed in a supine restraint by foster parent during what was reported to be a short personal restraint, which is prohibited. It was also reported that the child hit their head outside during this restraint and the child sustained scratches/marks/bruises on their back due to this incident as well. No foster parent was monitoring the restraint inside or outside the home. It was reported that at one point foster parent was chest to chest with the child during the restraint and/or had their knee on the child. Overall, foster parent(s) conducted inappropriate and improper restraints on the child in care. Foster parents did not minimize harm to the child which caused injuries. |
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749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work.
It was found that one foster parent slapped the child in care across a vital part of the body, the face. |
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749.2055(a)(2) - Emergency Behavior Intervention-Basis for EBI is emergency situation or to administer medication
During interviews, foster parents admitted to administering a restraint to a child in a non-emergency situation. |
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749.2301(b) - EBI Follow-Up-Caregivers involved in EBI must conduct a post discussion with child
During interviews with the foster parents, it was said that this incident took place on a Monday, and foster parents stated that post discussion took place the following Thursday, exceeding the 48-hour time frame required by Minimum Standards. |
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749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old
During the review of the records it was observed the medication prescribed to the child on 2/8/25 was not written on the medication log. |
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749.511(1) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes name of the foster or adoptive home, physical address, and telephone number
The incident report reviewed did not document the operation's phone number or list the adults involved. |
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749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain
A child in care had been using over the counter lice treatment for over 3 months and still had reoccurring lice causing the child discomfort. |
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745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
It was determined that a frequent visitor does not have the required background check. |
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749.1563(c)(2) - Medication Error-Caregiver must document a medication error
1 child file was found to have a medication log for the month of October 2022, showing that the medication was skipped over every weekend that month. There was no documentation showing a med change, and no med error report found documenting why the medication was missed. |
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749.2151(a) - EBI Implementation-Must be an appropriate response to the behavior demonstrated, and de-escalation must have failed
It was found during the investigation that the foster parent attempted a short personal restraint by grabbing the child in a bear hug to remove her from a vehicle. |
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749.503(e)(3)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing no later than 24 hours after awareness if an adult contracts a reportable communicable disease
It was noted in a variance the agency submitted on 1/7/2022 that two caregiver tested positive for COVID-19 but a report to the hotline was not received upon review of CLASS until 1/28/2022. |
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749.1003(b)(1)(B) - Children's rights-Safety & care including right to be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation
This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. |
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749.511(2) - Serious Incident Documentation-Includes time and date of incident
During the monitoring inspected, three of six incident reports were either incorrectly documented or documented late. |
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120 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
Licensed facilities near this one, highest compliance score first.