| (a) Purpose. This chapter implements Texas Government
Code §531.09915, which authorizes the Health and Human Services
Commission to implement a competitive matching grant program to support
the initial establishment and operation of community-based initiatives
that promote identification of mental health issues and improve access
to early intervention and treatment for children and families.
(b) Grant objectives. The grants awarded under this
chapter are intended to assist with the establishment or operation
of community-based initiatives that may:
(1) be evidence-based or otherwise demonstrate positive
outcomes, including:
(A) improved relationship skills;
(B) improved self-esteem;
(C) reduced involvement in the juvenile justice system;
(D) participation in the relinquishment avoidance program
under Texas Family Code Chapter 262, Subchapter E; and
(E) avoidance of emergency room use; and
(2) include:
(A) training; and
(B) services and supports for:
(i) community-based initiatives;
(ii) agencies that provide services to children and
families;
(iii) individuals who work with children or caregivers
of children showing atypical social or emotional development or other
challenging behaviors; and
(iv) children in or at risk of placement in the foster
care or juvenile justice system.
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