House Committee on Human Services - 80th R.S. (2007)
Committee Members
- Patrick Rose, Chair
- Susan Lewis King, Vice Chair
- John E. Davis, Chair - Budget & Oversight
- Rob Eissler
- Abel Herrero
- Bryan Hughes
- Elliott Naishtat
- Tan Parker
- Paula Pierson
Charges
- Research strategies to promote permanency and stability for children and families involved with Child Protective Services. Identify any priorities that would approve the adoption process.
- Explore strategies to support the needs of aging Texans effectively and efficiently. This investigation should include best practices in delaying or avoiding the need for institutionalized care as well as promoting high-quality services for those who are best served in nursing homes.
- Evaluate Prevention and Early Intervention programs at the Department of Family and Protective Services that have been funded by the Texas Legislature for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Consider if higher priority for selection should be given to child or family mentoring or other support services, such as foster grandparents and efforts to assist mothers.
- Evaluate existing and part efforts by the state for Youth Transitions in Independent Living. Recommend improvements to educational, occupational, health, and life skills components of preparation of foster children for adult living.
- Investigate the need and potential of respite care programs to delay or avoit institutional placements, thereby resulting in cost savings for the state.
- Examine compliance issues and concerns of hospices with certification surveys and ability to meet federal standards.
- Monitor the agencies and programs under the committee's jurisdiction.
Notes
Charges issued by the Speaker November 30, 2007.
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