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Saint Francis Community Services, Inc

Child care center · 129 BRENTWOOD AVE, Lubbock, TX 79416-1601 · License 1715487- 14411

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Violation history (500)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
4	—	749.2593(b)(4) - Supervision-When supervising a child, a caregiver must take into account the surrounding circumstances, hazards, and risks A 22-month old toddler incurred 1st and 2nd degree burns from spilling hot liquid onto himself while caregivers were cooking.	—
4	—	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 Caregiver allowed a biological child to provide care for children in care without placement approval.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 A caregiver allowed an alternate care giver to provide transportation for a child without supervision.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The caregiver's home was observed to be cluttered with vacuums/cords, tv cords, and a bike in the living room area of the home.	—
4	—	749.2535(b)(2) - CPA must determine that the home does not present a potential risk to the health or safety of children before issuing a provisional verification. The agency did not assess a transferring home prior to issuing a provisional verification.	—
3	—	749.2447(1) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents ages of all household members; agency has documentation verifying ages of prospective foster parents A foster home screening does not identify all household members. A 2 year-old adopted child is not named or identifed in the list of household members.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted The operation did not complete a child's initial service plan or service plan reviews as required by Minimum Standards.	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old A Caregiver failed to document medication December 2023 and January 2024.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission A child in care did not have a preliminary service plan completed in with in 72 hours.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans Caregivers allowed a child in care to use a cell phone in the child's bedroom when the service plan specifically states this is not allowed for the child. A caregiver who works overnights sleeps during daytime hours on Fridays when the child is in the home which interferes with the caregiver's ability to provide appropriate auditory range supervision. During overnight sibling visits in the home, a caregiver was unaware of an inappropriate conversation between a child in care and visiting siblings. It is noted the caregiver addressed the concerns upon learning of the conversation.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(5) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time a non-client resident 14 or older moves into your home or operation The operation did not have an active background check for an adult household member.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records Three Admission Assessments, three Preliminary Plan, and one child rights were not consistent records. The records lacked information required, lacked signatures, and/or had conflicting dates for completion.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair Excessive clutter and debris were observed in the common areas of the home as well as the child's bedroom and bathroom. The collection of clutter limits the regular use of the bathroom sink, the use of the kitchen table, and safe access to the child's bed.	—
4	—	749.1401(d) - General medical requirements-Obtain follow-up medical treatment as recommended by the health-care professional Caregiver did not attend medical follow up appointment according to doctors recommendation.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 The agency failed to conduct a background check on an unauthorized caregiver.	—
5	—	749.1953(a) - Corporal Punishment-May not use/threaten corporal punishment, such as hitting/spanking, forced exercise, holding physical position, unproductive work. Foster Parents confined children in care to a chair for an hour as a form of punishment due to behavior.	—
4	—	749.1401(d) - General medical requirements-Obtain follow-up medical treatment as recommended by the health-care professional Caregiver failed to obtain follow up dental treatment for a child in care and continuously canceled dental appointments.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation The foster parent permitted a close friend to visit her home thrice weekly without undergoing a background check.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair Excessive clutter and debris were observed in the common areas of the home as well as the child's bedroom and bathroom. The collection of clutter limits the regular use of the bathroom sink, the use of the kitchen table, and safe access to the child's bed.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records The operations home records such as addendums, home studies and children records included contradicting information. The home study addendums were lacking information and showed conflicting changes in the home capacity. Home studies did not document the interview with all household members, identified three other bio-children living in the home at the time they became licensed and listed a person as household members and as frequent visitors.	—
4	—	749.153(a)(1)(B) - Notification - At least 30 days in advance - Change in agency location The agency failed to notify RCCR prior to relocating to a new office location on December 1, 2023.	—
3	—	749.579(1) - Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current The operation did not have two ICPC children's records available for review.	—
3	—	749.3031(c) - Beds and bedding-mattresses must be elevated from floor and have covers or protectors A child mattress was laying on the floor of the caregiver's home.	—
5	—	749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain Caregiver failed to obtain medical care for a child when the onset of symptoms was displayed, and illness progressed.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records The agency submitted a home for verification under the address where the family resided prior to completing the home screening and verification process.	—
4	—	749.1541(a) - Medication Record-Maintain cumulative record of prescription medications dispensed to child, include nonprescription meds for child under five yrs old Caregiver stated she does not document administration of any medication given to the children. A child placed in the home is currently taking allergies medication and breathing treatment in the morning and evening.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks A caregiver made a comment to a biological parent regarding monetary payment in exchange for permanency of a child.	—
3	—	749.1137(a) - Admission Assessment-Make reasonable efforts to obtain all required information An admission assessment was not fully completed with all information required, no efforts to obtain information were documented.	—
3	—	749.591(a)(4) - Unauthorized Absence - Annual summary log must include name of caregiver responsible for child at time absence discovered Unathorized Absence log was missing information regarding the caregiver reposible for the child at the time of the unathorized absence and information regarding Law enforcement officers name, department and police report number.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container A child in care's prescription medication was observed and photographed in the child's bathroom without secured storage in a locked container.	—
5	—	745.4151(c)(6)(D) - Discipline-Applicant or employee determined to have abused drugs may not have direct contact with children if he presents a risk of harm to children Two foster parents test positive for illegal substances.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(6) - AP Initial background check submitted - between 90 days before and 90 days after non-client resident becomes 14 years The operation failed to submit a background to a household member 14 yrs old.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The Master Bathroom has peeling paint, dry wall damage, and broken tiles. The home has a strong animal odor inside.	—
5	—	749.2593(a)(2) - Supervision-The caregiver is responsible for being aware of and accountable for each child's on-going activity A caregiver allowed a child with a Texas Learner's License to drive a motor vehicle without an adult being present in the vehicle.	—
2	—	749.2470(3)(A) - Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use Floor Plans did not identify which rooms were to be used by children in care.	—
4	—	749.2905(a) - Fire/health inspection reports from a local health authority or state or local fire authority is current for two years for a foster family home. One home record reviewed is delinquent for the health home inspection.	—
3	—	749.1131 - You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission The operation failed to complete two admisison assement prior to admission.	—
3	—	749.1541(b) - Medication Record-Must update cumulative medication record within 24 hours of administering medication Caregiver was not updating a cumulative medication record when administering medication. Caregiver admitted to leaving the medication record in the vehicle for 3 days.	—
4	—	749.2815(a)(2) - Supervisory Visits-must have supervisory visits with both foster parents, if applicable, at least once every six months 1 of 7 foster home reviewed has not had a supervisory visit conducted with both foster parents with in the last 6 months.	—
4	—	749.3425(a)(2) - Post-placement Contacts-Child needs tx svcs or is 2 yrs old or older: monthly face-to-face contacts for 6 mos; 2 in adoptive home w/ entire family Two out of three records reviewed for children who were adopted have not had monthly face-to-face contacts conducted during the first six months since the start of post placement.	—
2	—	749.1331(1) - Service Plan Review and Update-Review and update the plan for children receiving child-care services at least 180 days from the date of last plan The operation did not complete any service plan reviews for a child placed in their home.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language A caregiver was using demeaning and profane language towards a child in care via. text messaging while the child was placed in the home and after the child was discharged from the home.	—
3	—	749.2635(2) - Babysitting, Overnight, and Respite-Child may be placed in home not licensed if home meets policy requirements developed by agency Children in care were provided care outside the home by an unauthorized caregiver.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization Caregiver failed notify her agency, licensing and managing conservator of an injury to a 2-year-olds hand.	—
2	—	749.2489(8)(A) - Reports to licensing-Agency submits the reason for closing a foster home within two days. Two foster homes have been closed longer than 6 months with out the agency updating the information to licensing.	—
4	—	749.663(a)(5) - Child placement staff responsibilities-Monitor and provide support services to foster parents, initiate development/corrective/adverse action plans Agency placement staff failed to provide support services for a foster home which led to the child not receiving recommended oral surgery in a timely manner. Agency staff also failed to review medical assessment documentation which showed multiple dental appointments being missed, rescheduled or cancelled by the caregiver.	—
1	—	749.535(a)(1) - Active records-All documentation in the record no later than 30 days after the occurrence or event Documentation for homes transfered from other agency in October 2024 and December 2022 did not have information provided by other agency in the file.	—
4	—	749.137(d)(4)(D) - Suicide Screening- Must be administered immediately if the child exhibits warning signs that necessitate a suicide screening be conducted. The agency did not conduct a suicide screening for a child in care following an incident of self harming behaviors.	—
3	—	749.1131 - You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission The operation failed to complete an admission assessment for a child in care as required by the Minimum Standards.	—
2	—	749.2470(3)(A) - Verification-Includes obtaining floor plan showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home and identifying indoor areas for children's use Floor Plans did not identify which rooms were to be used by children 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 A child in care had access to and consumed unsecured alcohol in the home while unsupervised.	—
5	—	745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605 An alternate caregiver providing overnight care and supervision to children in care did not complete a background check.	—
4	—	749.1957(4) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Using sarcastic or cruel humor, & verbal abuse A caregiver called a child in care derogatory names as a nickname for the child in care.	—
4	—	749.2449(b) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Agency must visit the home at least once when all members of the household are present A home screen did not document if all household members were present during the visit.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission The operation did not complete a preliminary service plan for a child that was placed in the operational caregiver's home.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks Caregivers were allowing a child to spend the night at a relative placement without approval from the agency.	—
3	—	749.1401(b) - Medical care-The child's record must include a written record of each medical examination A medical examination of a child in care was not documented in the child's records.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records Five of seven home screenings lacked sufficient information or included contradicting information about the families verified for foster care. Contradictions included listing persons as household members and as frequent visitors, did not list an adopted child as a household member, reported a parent had no relationship or communication with a biological child who continues to reside in the home. Lacking information excluded information about established relationship with kinship placements in the home, histories of previous relationships which resulted in biological children, and historical residences.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans Caregivers did not supervise according to the child's preliminary service plan and a self harming incident occurred.	—
4	—	749.2599(3) - Supervision-16-year-old or older may serve as a babysitter if he/she is certified in first aid and CPR A caregiver allowed her biological child to act as a babysitter without having first aid and CPR training.	—
3	—	749.1005(a) - Informing child of rights-Review rights with child/parents within 7 days of child's admission; provide child/parents with written copy of rights Two of seven child records reviewed did not have documentation of children being informed of their child rights.	—
2	—	749.2489(8)(A) - Reports to licensing-Agency submits the reason for closing a foster home within two days. 2 of 2 home closures were not reported to licensing.	—
1	—	749.2470(9)(F) - Verification Certificate- Specifies the types of services the foster home will provide Operation did not provide the foster home with an accurate verification certificate to document they are verified to care for a child with specific needs in their home.	—
1	—	749.1313(b) - Initial Service Planning Team-The child's record must include documentation of advance notice to parents and any responses 5 of 6 child records reviewed for service plans indicate notification of the service planning meeting occurred by phone or in person but does not indicate who was notified or their response/lack of response to the notification. And additional record did not have an initial service plan or service plan review due to admission date for child's placement of 10/31/2025. Additionally, 2 notifications were not completed 14 days prior to the service planning meeting.	—
4	—	749.1957(8) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Humiliating, shaming, ridiculing, rejecting, or yelling at a child A caregiver would make rude or inappropriately comments towards children in care and would engage in yelling at the children as a form of discipline in the home.	—
3	—	749.503(e)(7)(A) - Serious Incident-Report to Licensing as soon as you are aware of arrest/indictment/criminal complaint of person under the auspices of agency. The agency failed to report an incident that occurred which involved law enforcement promptly.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission Three of five preliminary service plans reviewed did not address all of the child's needs.	—
4	—	749.3041(4) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The exterior skirting of the home is damaged and missing in places exposing sharp edges and access to the area under the home.	—
3	—	749.2449(a)(2) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one individual interview with each child 3 yrs old or older living in the home A home study did not document interview with biological children in the home.	—
3	—	749.1301(a) - Preliminary Service Planning-Complete a preliminary service plan that addresses child's immediate needs within 72 hours of admission Four of seven child records did not include a preliminary service plan completed within 72 hours of admission.	—
3	—	749.591(a)(1) - Unauthorized Absence ? Annual summary log must include name, age, gender, date of admission The operation is not completing the children's unauthorized absence in an annual summary log.	—
5	—	749.3027(c) - Bedrooms-Child may not sleep in same bed with an adult caregiver at any time A caregiver and a 23-month-old child are sleeping in the same bed.	—
3	—	749.137(d)(4)(A) - Suicide Screening- For children receiving FC services, a screening tool must be administered at admission for each child 10 years of age or older. The operation did not complete two suicide screening assessment at placement.	—
2	—	749.3321(a) - Adoption Service Plan-Initiate plan when child accepted or written agreement with birth parent made A child record was missing their adoption service plan and the service plan prior to adoption had had expired.	—
2	—	749.1251(a) - Pre-placement visits-A child over six months of age must visit the foster home at least once before placement Multiple child records reviewed did not have pre placement visits documented or the reason why preplacement visits were not conducted.	—
4	—	749.2445(b) - Verification-Agency child placement management staff must review and approve each foster home screening. 1 out of 7 homes reviewed did not have CPMS approval prior to verification.	—
3	—	749.2535(b)(4) - Child placement management staff must review and approve the provisional verification by signing and dating before the verification can be issued. The agency failed to provide a signed and dated record of a review or approval of the home prior to issuing a provisional verification.	—
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 deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.	—
3	—	749.1131 - You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission Five of seven child records did not include an admission assessment completed prior to admission.	—
5	—	749.1401(a)(2) - General medical requirements-A child in care must receive medical care as needed for injury, illness, and pain A caregiver failed to seek medical care for a two-year-old, child in care when an injury showed no improvement and worsen.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The caregiver's home was observed to be cluttered with vacuums/cords, tv cords, and a bike in the living room area of the home.	—
1	—	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 Operation staff failed to provide treatment team members with two weeks notice of the review. Notification was provided on 12/5/2024 and the service plan meeting was completed on 12/10/2024.	—
3	—	749.2453(a)(3) - You must update a foster home screening- When there is a change that affects a foster home's verification as described in 749.2803 The operation failed to update the home screening when a change in the types of services the foster home will provide was noted.	—
3	—	749.2449(a)(6) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include one interview by phone/in person or letter with child 12 yrs and older or adult children not in home Operation failed to interview/document two adult children not in the home or the attempts made. The operation also failed to document interview with household member in the home.	—
3	—	749.579(1) - Active child record-Ensure record is kept accurate and current The operation did not have two ICPC children's records available for review.	—
2	—	749.1331(1) - Service Plan Review and Update-Review and update the plan for children receiving child-care services at least 180 days from the date of last plan The operation did not complete any service plan reviews for a child placed in their home.	—
3	—	749.2449(a)(6) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include one interview by phone/in person or letter with child 12 yrs and older or adult children not in home Operation failed to interview/document two adult children not in the home or the attempts made. The operation also failed to document interview with household member in the home.	—
2	—	749.3321(a) - Adoption Service Plan-Initiate plan when child accepted or written agreement with birth parent made A child record was missing their adoption service plan and the service plan prior to adoption had had expired.	—
4	—	749.2593(c)(6) - Supervision-Caregivers counted in child/caregiver ratio must implement and follow the children's service plans Caregivers allowed a child in care to use a cell phone in the child's bedroom when the service plan specifically states this is not allowed for the child. A caregiver who works overnights sleeps during daytime hours on Fridays when the child is in the home which interferes with the caregiver's ability to provide appropriate auditory range supervision. During overnight sibling visits in the home, a caregiver was unaware of an inappropriate conversation between a child in care and visiting siblings. It is noted the caregiver addressed the concerns upon learning of the conversation.	—
3	—	749.2453(a)(3) - You must update a foster home screening- When there is a change that affects a foster home's verification as described in 749.2803 The operation failed to update the home screening when a change in the types of services the foster home will provide was noted.	—
5	—	749.607(1) - Employee and caregiver responsibilities-Competency, prudent judgment, self-control in presence of children and when performing assigned tasks Caregivers were allowing a child to spend the night at a relative placement without approval from the agency.	—
5	—	745.4151(c)(6)(D) - Discipline-Applicant or employee determined to have abused drugs may not have direct contact with children if he presents a risk of harm to children Two foster parents test positive for illegal substances.	—
3	—	749.2535(b)(4) - Child placement management staff must review and approve the provisional verification by signing and dating before the verification can be issued. The agency failed to provide a signed and dated record of a review or approval of the home prior to issuing a provisional verification.	—
5	—	749.1521(1) - Medication Storage-Store medication in a locked container A child in care's prescription medication was observed and photographed in the child's bathroom without secured storage in a locked container.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records Five of seven home screenings lacked sufficient information or included contradicting information about the families verified for foster care. Contradictions included listing persons as household members and as frequent visitors, did not list an adopted child as a household member, reported a parent had no relationship or communication with a biological child who continues to reside in the home. Lacking information excluded information about established relationship with kinship placements in the home, histories of previous relationships which resulted in biological children, and historical residences.	—
4	—	749.3041(1) - Physical Environment-Foster home must ensure that home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair The Master Bathroom has peeling paint, dry wall damage, and broken tiles. The home has a strong animal odor inside.	—
3	—	749.2449(a)(2) - Interview For Foster Home Screening-Must include at least one individual interview with each child 3 yrs old or older living in the home A home study did not document interview with biological children in the home.	—
4	—	749.153(a)(1)(B) - Notification - At least 30 days in advance - Change in agency location The agency failed to notify RCCR prior to relocating to a new office location on December 1, 2023.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation The foster parent permitted a close friend to visit her home thrice weekly without undergoing a background check.	—
3	—	749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records Three Admission Assessments, three Preliminary Plan, and one child rights were not consistent records. The records lacked information required, lacked signatures, and/or had conflicting dates for completion.	—

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (312)

312 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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