| (a) The LMHA or LBHA must inform the child's LAR, in
writing, within seven business days of the child's removal from the
interest list for RTC Project services for the applicable reasons
provided in §307.211(b) of this subchapter (relating to Interest
List Management).
(b) If the child's name is removed from the interest
list, the written notification to the child's LAR includes:
(1) the reasons for the removal of the child's name
from the interest list and the process for appealing the decision
in accordance with this section;
(2) the availability of information and assistance
from the HHSC Ombudsman by contacting the Ombudsman at 1-800-252-8154
or online at hhs.texas.gov/ombudsman;
(3) the telephone number and address of the protection
and advocacy system established in Texas; and
(4) information developed by DFPS regarding the process
for initiating an intake with DFPS for possible investigation and
filing of a Suit Affecting the Parent Child Relationship pursuant
to Texas Family Code Title 5, Chapter 262.
(c) An LAR whose child is determined ineligible for
RTC Project services may appeal the decision by:
(1) submitting a written request for review of the
decision to the RTC Project team, as provided in the written notification,
within 30 calendar days after the date of the RTC Project team's written
denial;
(2) including an explanation why the child's LAR disagrees
with the denial; and
(3) submitting any relevant supporting documentation
for RTC Project eligibility.
(d) The RTC Project team reviews and responds to the
child's LAR's appeal within ten business days after receiving the
appeal and informs the child's LAR, in writing, of the appeal's outcome
unless there are extenuating circumstances necessitating an extension.
The extension will be communicated with the child's LAR.
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