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TITLE 40SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
PART 19DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
CHAPTER 700CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER GSERVICES FOR FAMILIES
DIVISION 2FAMILY-BASED SAFETY SERVICES
RULE §700.718Lack or Refusal of Family Participation
(a) If a parent fails to participate in services for two consecutive months and the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) determines that there are danger indicators impacting child safety, DFPS may seek legal action, such as a court order for removal.

 (b) If a family is unwilling to participate in a safety plan to address dangers to the child, DFPS will determine if it is necessary to seek removal of the child from the home.
Source Note: The provisions of this §700.718 adopted to be effective September 15, 2021, 46 TexReg 5901

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