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Hope Cottage, Inc.

Name: Hope Cottage, Inc.
Address: 609 TEXAS ST, Dallas, TX, 75204, US

Child care center · 609 TEXAS ST, Dallas, TX 75204 · License 42- 42

0Compliance score
Poor

Violation history (96)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.	—
2	—	749.1323 - Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.	—
2	—	749.2487(b)(8) - Written Agreement-Agreement must specify foster parents' commitment to comply with agency policies regarding care of children and trips or visits During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.	—
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted One child in care did not have initial service plan signed	—
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 A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.	—
5	—	749.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022	Yes
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit	—
2	—	749.2487(b)(8) - Written Agreement-Agreement must specify foster parents' commitment to comply with agency policies regarding care of children and trips or visits During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.	—
2	—	749.1323 - Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit	—
5	—	749.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022	Yes
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.	—
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 A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted One child in care did not have initial service plan signed	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.	—
2	—	749.1323 - Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted One child in care did not have initial service plan signed	—
5	—	749.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.	—
2	—	749.2487(b)(8) - Written Agreement-Agreement must specify foster parents' commitment to comply with agency policies regarding care of children and trips or visits During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.	—
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 A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022	Yes
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.	—
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit	—
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 A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination	—
2	—	749.2487(b)(8) - Written Agreement-Agreement must specify foster parents' commitment to comply with agency policies regarding care of children and trips or visits During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.	—
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted One child in care did not have initial service plan signed	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.	—
2	—	749.1323 - Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022	Yes
5	—	749.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.	—
5	—	749.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.	—
2	—	749.1323 - Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.	—
2	—	749.2487(b)(8) - Written Agreement-Agreement must specify foster parents' commitment to comply with agency policies regarding care of children and trips or visits During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted One child in care did not have initial service plan signed	—
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 A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination	—
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022	Yes
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022	Yes
2	—	749.2487(b)(8) - Written Agreement-Agreement must specify foster parents' commitment to comply with agency policies regarding care of children and trips or visits During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.	—
5	—	749.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted One child in care did not have initial service plan signed	—
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 A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit	—
2	—	749.1323 - Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.	—
2	—	749.1323 - Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit	—
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022	Yes
5	—	749.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.	—
2	—	749.2487(b)(8) - Written Agreement-Agreement must specify foster parents' commitment to comply with agency policies regarding care of children and trips or visits During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.	—
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 A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.	—
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted One child in care did not have initial service plan signed	—
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 A review of a foster home file showed that an animal in the home did not have the required updated vaccination	—
4	—	749.503(a)(2)(A) - AP Serious Incident-Report to Licensing critical injury or illness that warrants treatment by a medical professional/hospitalization During the time of the investigation the serious incident was not reported in a timely manner.	—
3	—	749.1307 - Service Planning-Complete the initial service plan within 45 days after child is admitted One child in care did not have initial service plan signed	—
2	—	749.1323 - Implementation of Service Plan-Implement a plan as soon as all team members have reviewed and signed it, but no later than 10 days after meeting During the time of reviewing the child's service plan, it stated that the foster parent will obtain Empower, CPA, and the GAL's approval before taking child on a trip outside of the state of Texas and that the foster parent will notify the CPA before taking child on a trip away from the foster home.	—
3	—	749.2815(e) - Supervisory Visits- Documentation must be signed by each foster parent present for visit and child placement staff conducting visit A review of a foster home file did not have the required signature of a foster parent for the quarterly foster home visit	—
2	—	749.2487(b)(8) - Written Agreement-Agreement must specify foster parents' commitment to comply with agency policies regarding care of children and trips or visits During the time of inspection, it was discovered that the foster parent did not have permission to go out of town with the child in care.	—
3	—	749.553(6) - Personnel records-Include notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form as specified in Human Resources Code, 42.059 Two of two staff files reviewed were lacking the following: Job descriptions, notarized affidavits, and signed statements showing they read the operation's policies and procedures as well as a signed statement regarding Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation.	—
2	—	749.3023(c)(3) - Bedrooms-foster children or any other household members may not use a room that does not have doors for privacy as a bedroom There are two children in care sharing a room, but the room does not have a door for privacy.	—
4	—	749.1371(5) - Discharge/Transfer Documentation-Must include list of medications child is taking, dosage, frequency, and reason prescribed The discharge summary did not include the address or phone number for the father that the child was discharged to and the summary did not include the name of the medication, the dosage/frequence information.	—
3	—	745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list The agency people list has not been validated since June 10, 2022	Yes
4	—	749.1957(9) - Other Prohibited Discipline-Subjecting a child to abusive or profane language During the course of this investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate language at children in care.	—
5	—	749.911(a) - Each caregiver must have a current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking One employee did not have a CPR and First Aid in their file.	—

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

Inspections (64)

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

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