| (a) The purpose of this subchapter is to provide:
(1) requirements regarding the function and administration
of a local volunteer advocate program; and
(2) requirements for contracts between the statewide
volunteer advocate organization and the local volunteer advocate programs.
(b) The following words and terms, when used in this
subchapter, have the following meanings unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise:
(1) Local volunteer advocate program--A volunteer-based,
nonprofit program that provides advocacy services to abused or neglected
children with the goal of obtaining a permanent placement for a child
that is in the child's best interest.
(2) Statewide volunteer advocate organization--The
entity with which HHSC contracts under Texas Family Code §264.603
and §377.107 of this subchapter (relating to Contract with Statewide
Volunteer Advocate Organization).
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