The Relative and Other Designated Caregiver Program is an array of services designed to promote continuity and stability for children in the conservatorship of DFPS. The program is effective March 1, 2006, and includes support services and limited financial assistance for eligible caregivers who assume caretaking responsibility for children in DFPS conservatorship. Subject to availability of funds and eligibility requirements, caregiver assistance may include case management services, training, referrals to appropriate services and assistance programs, family counseling, child-care services, limited cash assistance, and other support services. Funding for this program is limited to the state and federal funds allocated to DFPS for this program.

Source Note: The provisions of this §700.1001 adopted to be effective December 1, 2005, 30 TexReg 7486