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Texas Family Code - Section 264.113. Foster Parent Recruitment

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§ 264.113. FOSTER PARENT RECRUITMENT.  (a) In this 
section, "faith-based organization" means a religious or 
denominational institution or organization, including an 
organization operated for religious, educational, or charitable 
purposes and operated, supervised, or controlled, in whole or in 
part, by or in connection with a religious organization.
	(b)  The department shall develop a program to recruit and 
retain foster parents from faith-based organizations.  As part of 
the program, the department shall:
		(1)  collaborate with faith-based organizations to 
inform prospective foster parents about the department's need for 
foster parents, the requirements for becoming a foster parent, and 
any other aspect of the foster care program that is necessary to 
recruit foster parents;
		(2)  provide training for prospective foster parents 
recruited under this section;  and
		(3)  identify and recommend ways in which faith-based 
organizations may support persons as they are recruited, are 
trained, and serve as foster parents.

Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 957, § 1, eff. June 20, 2003.           

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