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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 356 - FAMILY VIOLENCE PROGRAM
SUBCHAPTER B - SHELTER CENTERS
SECTION/RULE §356.709 - Nonresident's Orientation
Chapter Review Date 06/21/2024

A center must ensure orientation is provided orally and in writing, is documented, and includes, but is not limited to:(1) explanation of services available;(2) termination policy;(3) nonresidents' rights;(4) nondiscrimination statement;(5) grievance procedures;(6) safety and security procedures;(7) confidentiality and limits of confidentiality;(8) waivers of liability; and(9) a wellness check for all family members that addresses their immediate needs.

Source Note: The provisions of this §356.709 adopted to be effective December 23, 2007, 32 TexReg 9328; amended to be effective September 1, 2013, 38 TexReg 4309; transferred effective April 1, 2024, as published in the March 8, 2024, issue of the Texas Register, 49 TexReg 1507.

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