Tex. Human Resources Code Section 137.057
Outcomes of Family Support Services Programs and Practices

The commission shall ensure that a family support services program or practice provided under this subchapter achieves favorable behavioral outcomes in at least two of the following areas:

(1)

improved cognitive development of children;

(2)

increased readiness for and participation and performance in school;

(3)

reduced child abuse, neglect, and injury;

(4)

improved child safety;

(5)

improved social-emotional development of children and youth;

(6)

increased protective factors, including nurturing, bonding, and other parenting skills;

(7)

improved family economic self-sufficiency;

(8)

reduced parental or youth involvement with the criminal justice system; and

(9)

increased paternal involvement and support.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1257 (H.B. 2630), Sec. 7, eff. September 1, 2015.
Redesignated from Family Code, Section 265.102 by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 24.001(9), eff. September 1, 2017.
Amended by:
Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 515 (S.B. 452), Sec. 6, eff. September 1, 2021.
Transferred, redesignated and amended from Family Code, Section 265.152 by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1033 (S.B. 24), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2023.

Source: Section 137.057 — Outcomes of Family Support Services Programs and Practices, https://statutes.­capitol.­texas.­gov/Docs/HR/htm/HR.­137.­htm#137.­057 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).

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