Bill > HB3492

This bill requires the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to implement an annual eight-hour online training course for foster parents, adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, department caseworkers, supervisors, and personnel at agencies serving children in the department's conservatorship. The training will focus on nurturing children's emotional health and supporting their emotional well-being, and will specifically cover topics such as attachment issues, trauma-informed care, and emotional expression. In regions where a single source continuum contractor provides foster care or case management services, that contractor will be responsible for delivering the training. The bill mandates that the training be offered in both Spanish and English, ensuring accessibility for a broader range of caregivers. The new training requirement will go into effect on September 1, 2025, giving organizations time to prepare and implement the new training program. By requiring this specialized training, the bill aims to improve the quality of care and support for children in the child welfare system who may have experienced trauma or emotional challenges.

Health and Social Services

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