Revision 10-0; Effective June 1, 2010
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Revision 10-0; Effective June 1, 2010
Requirement for Local Authority (LA) to Conduct Permanency Planning
The LA is required to conduct and document permanency planning for individuals under age 22 years of age who reside in an intermediate care facility for persons with intellectual disability (ICF/ID), a Home and Community-based Services (HCS) residential group home or nursing facility. Information regarding this requirement may be found at https://hhs.texas.gov/doing-business-hhs/provider-portals/long-term-care-providers/texas-promoting-independence-plan
Forms and Tools
Permanency Planning forms and tools are available at: www.dads.state.tx.us/providers/pi/permanency/forms/index.html
CARE User’s Guide
Instructions for CARE data entry regarding Permanency Planning are included in the CARE User’s Guide at: https://hhsportal.hhs.state.tx.us/helpGuide/Content/16_CARE/IntellectualDisability.htm
Note: The CARE User’s Guide is only available to those who have access to the CARE system.