Texas Government Code 531.9931 – Ombudsman for Children and Youth in Foster Care
(a) The commission shall establish an ombudsman program to provide support and information services to children and youth in foster care.
(b) An ombudsman appointed under this section shall:
(1) receive complaints from children and youth in the conservatorship of the department as provided under § 531.993(b)(1)(A)(i);
(2) inform children and youth in the conservatorship of the department who file a complaint under this subchapter about the result of an ombudsman’s investigation of the complaint, including whether the ombudsman was able to substantiate the child’s or youth’s complaint; and
(3) collaborate with the department to develop an outreach plan for children and youth in the conservatorship of the department to promote awareness of the ombudsman program.
Terms Used In Texas Government Code 531.9931
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.