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Original Article Here eSenate Bill 6, passed during the 79th regular legislative session amended the Texas Human Resource Code (HRC) 42.044(e) to require Child-Care Licensing (CCL) to inspect a random sample of agency foster homes. Information gained during these inspections must be used to determine a child-placing agency’s (CPA) compliance with the licensing law,...
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We, the Undersigned, endorse the following petition: We are asking For: Victims of Child Welfare Memorial Day Target: George W. Bush & Richard B. Cheney, President & Vice President, The White HouseSponsor: Suncana Sesic Alvarado, Voice For Children Signatures: 877 Goal: 5,000 Deadline: Ongoing… See Full Petition Email this Petition To: OUR Government and...
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