Child care center ·
218 N COLLEGE AVE, Tyler, TX 75702-5715 ·
License 1790326- 16331
| Severity | Date | Standard / narrative | Corrected |
|---|
| 2 | — |
749.2451(b) - Documentation of Interviews-For each interview, must include date and method of contact, date of interview, who was present and summary
The home screening did not include summaries of any adult children interviews, and the joint interviews were not documented in either study. |
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| 4 | — |
749.2917 - Animals-animals at the home must be kept free of disease; must be vaccinated and treated by a licensed veterinarian, must not be a health risk
Two of the four homes were missing current pet vaccinations. |
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| 3 | — |
749.1309(b)(1)(A)(viii) - Initial Service Plan-Must include cultural identity needs & connecting child with their culture
In the cultural section of the service plans, there is no mention of the children's ethnicity and maintaining their cultural norms. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.103(3) - Permit holder responsibilities-Maintain current, accurate, and complete master records
10 areas in the Policies and Procedure manual had incorrect wording regarding Tapkard, Inc. or Minimum Standard numbers for CPAs (748 rather than 749). This was noted on: Record Keeping, Child Care 749.113, Professional Staffing Plan, above the Treatment Director job description, pg. 75 regarding legal fees for adoptions, Verification of income for ado homes, Ado parent rights, Kids in school- #10, CPA admin purpose, and Case Manager general responsibilities. The Disaster/Fire drill log references another Child Placing Agency. |
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| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
In one child's file, there were conflicting admission dates on various forms, another child's race/ethnicity was inconsistent, and two children had incorrect agency names on their forms. |
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| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months
On one home screening, there was no discussion on how the income was verified. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1131 - You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
During the initial inspection, four child records were reviewed. Of the four records, three were non-emergency placements which require admissions assessments to be completed prior to placement. It was observed all three placements contained admissions assessments completed after placement. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1131 - You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
Two of the child files reviewed did not contain non-emergency admission assessments. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(17) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the attitude of other household members about plans to provide foster care
In one study, the adult children/home member interviews are not present - with regards to their attitudes about their parents fostering more children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.609 - TB screening-Caregivers, employees, contract staff, volunteers and members of foster home screened for TB before having contact with children in care
In one of four family files read, no TB tests had been completed. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1151(a) - Medical Requirements-Ensure child has a medical exam 30 days after the date of admission or documented exam within last year
One of the four child records read contained a 30-day medical exam that was 11 days late. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2473(a) - Updating previous screening and home study-Conduct and complete new home screening
One of the four home screenings reviewed was not original for Rekindle. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
One child who was placed with Rekindle for 54 days did not have an initial service plan. Two additional children's plans , while not yet due, are lacking important information (medication, dental, culture, basic needs, intellectual development, PMN needs, etc) |
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| 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
During the inspection, the foster mother's father entered the home with one of the children in care. Foster mother indicated both her parents visited the home daily for dinner. Foster mother shared she believed the agency was working on the parent's background checks. |
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| 3 | — |
749.2497(d)(7) - Verification-A transfer summary must include any pending investigations or unresolved deficiencies.
During the standard-by-standard inspection, I observed the Transfer/Closing Summary of Foster Home missing a section for pending investigations. |
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| 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
The home screening did not include interviews with any of the children residing in the home at the time of verification. |
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| 3 | — |
749.2447(11) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the prospective foster parents' feelings about their childhoods and parents
In one of the home screenings, there was no explanation on how the foster mother dealt with her past trauma of sexual and physical abuse. |
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| 3 | — |
749.1309(b)(1)(B) - Initial Service Plan-Must include plan for maintaining and improving relationship with family members
In the review of four children's service plans, two did not include a plan for maintaining the child's relationship with their biological family or for visitation arrangements. |
— |
| 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.
In the review of four children in care, it was found that two required suicide screenings; however, these were not documented in the files. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(23)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screenings- address the closure or identified risk with home prior to verification if home was previously closed by a CPA
The home screening completed by ReKindle did not identify the home concerns shared by the former CPA, specifically the history of a CCR home closure recommendation nor steps to mitigate the risks to children. |
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| 4 | — |
749.2470(6) - Verification -Evaluate all areas required in Subchapter M and make recommendations regarding home's ability to care and work for children
The foster home is verified to provide care for five children ages 0-17, to include treatment services for Primary Medical Needs. However, the home screening recommendation is for 2 children ages 4 - 13 and notates the Foster Parent does not feel equipped to work with children who are non-ambulatory, physically challenged or medically fragile. |
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| 2 | — |
749.2447(5)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Agency must document the length of time spent at each residence for the past 10 years
In one of the home screenings reviewed, there was no 10-year residential history noted for the family. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1005(d) - Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands rights; signed copy filed in child's record
One of the four child files was missing a child rights form. The additional child right documentation did not include a space for the child to sign (if of age). |
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| 4 | — |
749.1003(b)(3)(C) - Children's rights - Adhere to the child's right to have religious needs met
The children are expected to attend church with foster parents. If they prefer another church and that church cannot provide transportation, the child is expected to attend church with the foster parents. This is against child rights. A child cannot be forced to attend church. If they refuse to go, arrangements must be made to accommodate that child. |
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| 3 | — |
749.2473(a) - Updating previous screening and home study-Conduct and complete new home screening
ReKindle copy/pasted multiple sections of the home screening from the prior CPA to include: -Household floor plan references 2 bedrooms although the home was modified to a 3 bedroom. -Former CPA Weapons/Firearms policy -Home study recommendations and overall evaluation from the former CPA employee |
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| 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
In one child's file read, there were no service plan invitations to parents, and in two other files, the invitations were late. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.109(2) - Admission policies - Include characteristics of the population the program serves
The policy manual states that services will be provided to newborns through the age of 22, that services are provided for Trafficking Victims, and that Transitional Living Program Services are provided. |
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| 2 | — |
749.1371(7) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-For emergency discharge/transfer, document reason for discharge/transfer explained to child, and child's reaction
The review of a discharge summary revealed a lack of explanation for the child's discharge and no mention of the child's response to being discharged. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.2447(12)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Evaluate and document prospective foster parents' willingness to respect and encourage a child's religious affiliation
On one home screening, there was no discussion on the foster parents willingness to respect and encourage a child's religious affiliation, No discussion on willingness to provide a child with opportunity for religious and spiritual development if desired. |
— |
| 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
In one home screening, there was no interview of the mother's 31-year-old adult child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(9) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse)
The health status of the adult children home members was not included in one of the home screenings. |
— |
| 1 | — |
749.1371(1) - Discharge or Transfer Summary-Must include date and circumstances of the discharge or transfer
Upon reviewing a discharge record, it was noted that the discharge summary did not include the circumstances leading to the discharge. |
— |
| 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
The floor plans for one home did not show dimensions of the residence. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1371(7) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-For emergency discharge/transfer, document reason for discharge/transfer explained to child, and child's reaction
The review of a discharge summary revealed a lack of explanation for the child's discharge and no mention of the child's response to being discharged. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.109(2) - Admission policies - Include characteristics of the population the program serves
The policy manual states that services will be provided to newborns through the age of 22, that services are provided for Trafficking Victims, and that Transitional Living Program Services are provided. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months
On one home screening, there was no discussion on how the income was verified. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1131 - You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
During the initial inspection, four child records were reviewed. Of the four records, three were non-emergency placements which require admissions assessments to be completed prior to placement. It was observed all three placements contained admissions assessments completed after placement. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(9) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse)
The health status of the adult children home members was not included in one of the home screenings. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1003(b)(3)(C) - Children's rights - Adhere to the child's right to have religious needs met
The children are expected to attend church with foster parents. If they prefer another church and that church cannot provide transportation, the child is expected to attend church with the foster parents. This is against child rights. A child cannot be forced to attend church. If they refuse to go, arrangements must be made to accommodate that child. |
— |
| 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
The floor plans for one home did not show dimensions of the residence. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1131 - You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
Two of the child files reviewed did not contain non-emergency admission assessments. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1005(d) - Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands rights; signed copy filed in child's record
One of the four child files was missing a child rights form. The additional child right documentation did not include a space for the child to sign (if of age). |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
One child who was placed with Rekindle for 54 days did not have an initial service plan. Two additional children's plans , while not yet due, are lacking important information (medication, dental, culture, basic needs, intellectual development, PMN needs, etc) |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2473(a) - Updating previous screening and home study-Conduct and complete new home screening
One of the four home screenings reviewed was not original for Rekindle. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1309(b)(1)(B) - Initial Service Plan-Must include plan for maintaining and improving relationship with family members
In the review of four children's service plans, two did not include a plan for maintaining the child's relationship with their biological family or for visitation arrangements. |
— |
| 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
In one home screening, there was no interview of the mother's 31-year-old adult child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(23)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screenings- address the closure or identified risk with home prior to verification if home was previously closed by a CPA
The home screening completed by ReKindle did not identify the home concerns shared by the former CPA, specifically the history of a CCR home closure recommendation nor steps to mitigate the risks to children. |
— |
| 1 | — |
749.1371(1) - Discharge or Transfer Summary-Must include date and circumstances of the discharge or transfer
Upon reviewing a discharge record, it was noted that the discharge summary did not include the circumstances leading to the discharge. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.2447(12)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Evaluate and document prospective foster parents' willingness to respect and encourage a child's religious affiliation
On one home screening, there was no discussion on the foster parents willingness to respect and encourage a child's religious affiliation, No discussion on willingness to provide a child with opportunity for religious and spiritual development if desired. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2917 - Animals-animals at the home must be kept free of disease; must be vaccinated and treated by a licensed veterinarian, must not be a health risk
Two of the four homes were missing current pet vaccinations. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(17) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the attitude of other household members about plans to provide foster care
In one study, the adult children/home member interviews are not present - with regards to their attitudes about their parents fostering more children. |
— |
| 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
The home screening did not include interviews with any of the children residing in the home at the time of verification. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1151(a) - Medical Requirements-Ensure child has a medical exam 30 days after the date of admission or documented exam within last year
One of the four child records read contained a 30-day medical exam that was 11 days late. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(11) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the prospective foster parents' feelings about their childhoods and parents
In one of the home screenings, there was no explanation on how the foster mother dealt with her past trauma of sexual and physical abuse. |
— |
| 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
In one child's file read, there were no service plan invitations to parents, and in two other files, the invitations were late. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.103(3) - Permit holder responsibilities-Maintain current, accurate, and complete master records
10 areas in the Policies and Procedure manual had incorrect wording regarding Tapkard, Inc. or Minimum Standard numbers for CPAs (748 rather than 749). This was noted on: Record Keeping, Child Care 749.113, Professional Staffing Plan, above the Treatment Director job description, pg. 75 regarding legal fees for adoptions, Verification of income for ado homes, Ado parent rights, Kids in school- #10, CPA admin purpose, and Case Manager general responsibilities. The Disaster/Fire drill log references another Child Placing Agency. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.609 - TB screening-Caregivers, employees, contract staff, volunteers and members of foster home screened for TB before having contact with children in care
In one of four family files read, no TB tests had been completed. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2497(d)(7) - Verification-A transfer summary must include any pending investigations or unresolved deficiencies.
During the standard-by-standard inspection, I observed the Transfer/Closing Summary of Foster Home missing a section for pending investigations. |
— |
| 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
During the inspection, the foster mother's father entered the home with one of the children in care. Foster mother indicated both her parents visited the home daily for dinner. Foster mother shared she believed the agency was working on the parent's background checks. |
— |
| 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.
In the review of four children in care, it was found that two required suicide screenings; however, these were not documented in the files. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.2447(5)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Agency must document the length of time spent at each residence for the past 10 years
In one of the home screenings reviewed, there was no 10-year residential history noted for the family. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.2451(b) - Documentation of Interviews-For each interview, must include date and method of contact, date of interview, who was present and summary
The home screening did not include summaries of any adult children interviews, and the joint interviews were not documented in either study. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2473(a) - Updating previous screening and home study-Conduct and complete new home screening
ReKindle copy/pasted multiple sections of the home screening from the prior CPA to include: -Household floor plan references 2 bedrooms although the home was modified to a 3 bedroom. -Former CPA Weapons/Firearms policy -Home study recommendations and overall evaluation from the former CPA employee |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1309(b)(1)(A)(viii) - Initial Service Plan-Must include cultural identity needs & connecting child with their culture
In the cultural section of the service plans, there is no mention of the children's ethnicity and maintaining their cultural norms. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
In one child's file, there were conflicting admission dates on various forms, another child's race/ethnicity was inconsistent, and two children had incorrect agency names on their forms. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2470(6) - Verification -Evaluate all areas required in Subchapter M and make recommendations regarding home's ability to care and work for children
The foster home is verified to provide care for five children ages 0-17, to include treatment services for Primary Medical Needs. However, the home screening recommendation is for 2 children ages 4 - 13 and notates the Foster Parent does not feel equipped to work with children who are non-ambulatory, physically challenged or medically fragile. |
— |
| 1 | — |
749.1371(1) - Discharge or Transfer Summary-Must include date and circumstances of the discharge or transfer
Upon reviewing a discharge record, it was noted that the discharge summary did not include the circumstances leading to the discharge. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2473(a) - Updating previous screening and home study-Conduct and complete new home screening
One of the four home screenings reviewed was not original for Rekindle. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.103(3) - Permit holder responsibilities-Maintain current, accurate, and complete master records
10 areas in the Policies and Procedure manual had incorrect wording regarding Tapkard, Inc. or Minimum Standard numbers for CPAs (748 rather than 749). This was noted on: Record Keeping, Child Care 749.113, Professional Staffing Plan, above the Treatment Director job description, pg. 75 regarding legal fees for adoptions, Verification of income for ado homes, Ado parent rights, Kids in school- #10, CPA admin purpose, and Case Manager general responsibilities. The Disaster/Fire drill log references another Child Placing Agency. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.2451(b) - Documentation of Interviews-For each interview, must include date and method of contact, date of interview, who was present and summary
The home screening did not include summaries of any adult children interviews, and the joint interviews were not documented in either study. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2470(6) - Verification -Evaluate all areas required in Subchapter M and make recommendations regarding home's ability to care and work for children
The foster home is verified to provide care for five children ages 0-17, to include treatment services for Primary Medical Needs. However, the home screening recommendation is for 2 children ages 4 - 13 and notates the Foster Parent does not feel equipped to work with children who are non-ambulatory, physically challenged or medically fragile. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(11) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the prospective foster parents' feelings about their childhoods and parents
In one of the home screenings, there was no explanation on how the foster mother dealt with her past trauma of sexual and physical abuse. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(17) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents the attitude of other household members about plans to provide foster care
In one study, the adult children/home member interviews are not present - with regards to their attitudes about their parents fostering more children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(6)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screening-Document and assess for each prospective parent proof of income for last 60 days or 2 complete months
On one home screening, there was no discussion on how the income was verified. |
— |
| 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.
In the review of four children in care, it was found that two required suicide screenings; however, these were not documented in the files. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1005(d) - Informing child of rights-Person being informed must sign statement indicating he read and understands rights; signed copy filed in child's record
One of the four child files was missing a child rights form. The additional child right documentation did not include a space for the child to sign (if of age). |
— |
| 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
The floor plans for one home did not show dimensions of the residence. |
— |
| 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
In one home screening, there was no interview of the mother's 31-year-old adult child. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.109(2) - Admission policies - Include characteristics of the population the program serves
The policy manual states that services will be provided to newborns through the age of 22, that services are provided for Trafficking Victims, and that Transitional Living Program Services are provided. |
— |
| 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
The home screening did not include interviews with any of the children residing in the home at the time of verification. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.151(3) - Operational responsibilities - Maintain current, true, accurate, and complete records
In one child's file, there were conflicting admission dates on various forms, another child's race/ethnicity was inconsistent, and two children had incorrect agency names on their forms. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.1371(7) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-For emergency discharge/transfer, document reason for discharge/transfer explained to child, and child's reaction
The review of a discharge summary revealed a lack of explanation for the child's discharge and no mention of the child's response to being discharged. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(23)(B)(i) - Foster Home Screenings- address the closure or identified risk with home prior to verification if home was previously closed by a CPA
The home screening completed by ReKindle did not identify the home concerns shared by the former CPA, specifically the history of a CCR home closure recommendation nor steps to mitigate the risks to children. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted
One child who was placed with Rekindle for 54 days did not have an initial service plan. Two additional children's plans , while not yet due, are lacking important information (medication, dental, culture, basic needs, intellectual development, PMN needs, etc) |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1003(b)(3)(C) - Children's rights - Adhere to the child's right to have religious needs met
The children are expected to attend church with foster parents. If they prefer another church and that church cannot provide transportation, the child is expected to attend church with the foster parents. This is against child rights. A child cannot be forced to attend church. If they refuse to go, arrangements must be made to accommodate that child. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.2447(5)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Agency must document the length of time spent at each residence for the past 10 years
In one of the home screenings reviewed, there was no 10-year residential history noted for the family. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1131 - You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
During the initial inspection, four child records were reviewed. Of the four records, three were non-emergency placements which require admissions assessments to be completed prior to placement. It was observed all three placements contained admissions assessments completed after placement. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2447(9) - Foster Home Screening-Agency documents and discuss h ealth status of all persons living in the home (physical, mental, substance abuse)
The health status of the adult children home members was not included in one of the home screenings. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1309(b)(1)(B) - Initial Service Plan-Must include plan for maintaining and improving relationship with family members
In the review of four children's service plans, two did not include a plan for maintaining the child's relationship with their biological family or for visitation arrangements. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.1151(a) - Medical Requirements-Ensure child has a medical exam 30 days after the date of admission or documented exam within last year
One of the four child records read contained a 30-day medical exam that was 11 days late. |
— |
| 2 | — |
749.2447(12)(A) - Foster Home Screening-Evaluate and document prospective foster parents' willingness to respect and encourage a child's religious affiliation
On one home screening, there was no discussion on the foster parents willingness to respect and encourage a child's religious affiliation, No discussion on willingness to provide a child with opportunity for religious and spiritual development if desired. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1131 - You must complete a non-emergency admission assessment prior to admission
Two of the child files reviewed did not contain non-emergency admission assessments. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2917 - Animals-animals at the home must be kept free of disease; must be vaccinated and treated by a licensed veterinarian, must not be a health risk
Two of the four homes were missing current pet vaccinations. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2473(a) - Updating previous screening and home study-Conduct and complete new home screening
ReKindle copy/pasted multiple sections of the home screening from the prior CPA to include: -Household floor plan references 2 bedrooms although the home was modified to a 3 bedroom. -Former CPA Weapons/Firearms policy -Home study recommendations and overall evaluation from the former CPA employee |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.609 - TB screening-Caregivers, employees, contract staff, volunteers and members of foster home screened for TB before having contact with children in care
In one of four family files read, no TB tests had been completed. |
— |
| 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
During the inspection, the foster mother's father entered the home with one of the children in care. Foster mother indicated both her parents visited the home daily for dinner. Foster mother shared she believed the agency was working on the parent's background checks. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.2497(d)(7) - Verification-A transfer summary must include any pending investigations or unresolved deficiencies.
During the standard-by-standard inspection, I observed the Transfer/Closing Summary of Foster Home missing a section for pending investigations. |
— |
| 3 | — |
749.1309(b)(1)(A)(viii) - Initial Service Plan-Must include cultural identity needs & connecting child with their culture
In the cultural section of the service plans, there is no mention of the children's ethnicity and maintaining their cultural norms. |
— |
| 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
In one child's file read, there were no service plan invitations to parents, and in two other files, the invitations were late. |
— |
| 4 | — |
749.2470(6) - Verification -Evaluate all areas required in Subchapter M and make recommendations regarding home's ability to care and work for children
The foster home is verified to provide care for five children ages 0-17, to include treatment services for Primary Medical Needs. However, the home screening recommendation is for 2 children ages 4 - 13 and notates the Foster Parent does not feel equipped to work with children who are non-ambulatory, physically challenged or medically fragile. |
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64 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.
Licensed facilities near this one, highest compliance score first.