Texas § 264.184 PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE; AUTHORITY.

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§ 264.184 — PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE; AUTHORITY.

Texas § 264.184

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Tex. Family Code Code Ann. § 264.184 (2026).

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Sec. 264.184. PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE; AUTHORITY.

(a)The department, in partnership with the lead entity, shall develop a pilot program model that includes a timeline, with identified funding, for implementing community-based care in the eligible rural region and that addresses:

(1)the following services for families and children:

(A)family-based services to ensure child safety and prevent entry into foster care;

(B)family preservation services, as defined by Section 262.401 ;

(C)case management;

(D)foster care and kinship care services;

(E)adoption and post-adoption services;

(F)transition services for youth aging out of foster care; and

(G)any additional services necessary to meet the needs of children and families in the region;

(2)the development of an

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Sec. 264.184. PILOT PROGRAM MODEL AND IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE; AUTHORITY. (a) The department, in partnership with the lead entity, shall develop a pilot program model that includes a timeline, with identified funding, for implementing community-based care in the eligible rural region and that addresses:
(1) the following services for families and children:
(A) family-based services to ensure child safety and prevent entry into foster care;
(B) family preservation services, as defined by Section 262.401 ;
(C) case management;
(D) foster care and kinship care services;
(E) adoption and post-adoption services;
(F) transition services for youth aging out of foster care; and
(G) any additional services necessary to meet the needs of children and families in the region;
(2) the development of and coordination with a diverse network of service providers, including faith-based organizations, local mental health authorities, and others to ensure comprehensive service delivery;
(3) the development and implementation of innovative approaches to improve outcomes for children and families;
(4) any identified geographic disparities in service availability and access in the region's child welfare system;
(5) the creation and oversight of a quality assurance system; and
(6) the implementation of a system to manage financial risks and resources, including state and federal funds.
(b) To implement the pilot program model developed under Subsection (a), a lead entity may:
(1) develop and implement policies and procedures regarding the provision of community-based care within the scope of applicable law and consistent with department policies and procedures, unless waived under Section 264.189 ;
(2) allocate resources as needed to meet community needs; and
(3) enter into contracts with service providers, including contracts for case management services.