Texas Family Code 264.607 – Contract Requirements
Terms Used In Texas Family Code 264.607
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- in writing: includes any representation of words, letters, or figures, whether by writing, printing, or other means. See Texas Government Code 312.011
The commission shall require that a contract under § 264.602 require the volunteer advocate program to:
(1) make quarterly and annual financial reports on a form provided by the commission;
(2) cooperate with inspections and audits that the commission makes to ensure service standards and fiscal responsibility; and
(3) provide as a minimum:
(A) independent and factual information in writing to the court and to counsel for the parties involved regarding the child;
(B) advocacy through the courts for permanent home placement and rehabilitation services for the child;
(C) monitoring of the child to ensure the safety of the child and to prevent unnecessary movement of the child to multiple temporary placements;
(D) reports in writing to the presiding judge and to counsel for the parties involved;
(E) community education relating to child abuse and neglect;
(F) referral services to existing community services;
(G) a volunteer recruitment and training program, including adequate screening procedures for volunteers;
(H) procedures to assure the confidentiality of records or information relating to the child; and
(I) compliance with the standards adopted under § 264.602.