The permanency planning process is a required, ongoing process that DFPS follows when providing services to children and families. The process involves directing DFPS services toward the achievement of:
  (1) a safe living situation for the child;
  (2) a permanent living situation for the child;
  (3) a committed family for the child;
  (4) an enduring and nurturing family relationship that can meet the child's needs;
  (5) a sense of security for the child;
  (6) a legal status for the child that protects the rights of the child; and
  (7) in the case of a child whose permanency goal is another planned, permanent living arrangement, a connection to a caring adult who will be supportive into adulthood during and after the transition to independent living.

Source Note: The provisions of this §700.1201 adopted to be effective January 1, 2004, 28 TexReg 11344; amended to be effective March 1, 2011, 36 TexReg 590