Section 700.508 - What is Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD)/Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Service Package?(a) A trauma-informed foster home that in addition to providing a child's basic living needs, has enhanced training and skill in providing and coordinating services to care for and support children, youth, and young adults who may present with or who are pending a DSM diagnosis for Intellectual or Developmental Disability and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder, and who require routine clinical intervention and structure to support and manage day-to-day activities.(b) This Service Package is designed to offer community-based care, therapy, and other rehabilitation services that promote development, independence, and improve life skills for children, youth, and young adults based on their individual strengths and needs, and in accordance with their customized Service Plan and permanency goal.(c) Child Placing Agencies and Foster Family Home Caregivers must be Credentialed to provide Intellectual or Developmental Disability (IDD)/Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Services in accordance with the guidelines and requirements as defined by the Department of Family and Protective Services pursuant to Chapter 40 of the Texas Human Resources Code.40 Tex. Admin. Code § 700.508
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 49, Number 51, December 20, 2024, TexReg 10391, eff. 12/22/2024