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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 350 - EARLY CHILDHOOD INTERVENTION SERVICES
SUBCHAPTER F - PUBLIC OUTREACH
SECTION/RULE §350.611 - Public Awareness
Chapter Review Date 02/27/2024

(a) The subrecipient must conduct public awareness activities to increase recognition of ECI programs in the community so that families with children who are potentially eligible for ECI services will access those services. (b) The subrecipient must document that families and the general public are provided current HHSC ECI materials on: (1) ECI service delivery, including the family's role and the coaching model; (2) eligibility criteria and the evaluation process; (3) the ECI array of services; (4) how to make a referral to ECI; and (5) the family cost share system of payments for ECI services. (c) The ECI program staff who conduct public awareness activities must be able to explain to families and the public the information listed in subsection (b) of this section. (d) The subrecipient must assist HHSC ECI as requested in public awareness activities, including informing families and their community of appropriate resources.(e) The subrecipient must establish and maintain ongoing relationships with public and private agencies that serve children and families in their community to: (1) increase quality referrals for ECI services; and (2) coordinate with community partners to increase access to resources and services for ECI children and families.

Source Note: The provisions of this §350.611 adopted to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 5524; amended to be effective June 30, 2019, 44 TexReg 3280; transferred effective March 1, 2021, as published in the Texas Register February 5, 2021, 46 TexReg 941; amended to be effective February 13, 2025, 50 TexReg 772.

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