TX HHS Form 2954. Child Care Licensing Family Violence Calls Disclosure

The TX HHS Form 2954, Child Care Licensing Family Violence Calls Disclosure, is a crucial document for prospective foster parents to complete during the home study process. This form helps solve the problem of documenting law enforcement service calls involving family violence at the applicant's residence in the 24 months preceding their application to become a foster home.

To complete this form, the foster home applicant(s) must provide required information including the location, date, and description of each incident of law enforcement responding to a report of family violence. If no incidents occurred, the applicant must write "NONE" in the Description of Incident section. The form also requires signatures from both the prospective foster parent and their Child Placing Agency (CPA) representative.

This form is used in situations where prospective foster parents have experienced family violence at their residence, which may impact their suitability to care for children. By completing this form, applicants demonstrate their transparency and willingness to disclose any relevant information about their home life. Key points to note include:

• The form must be completed during the home study process.
• Applicants must provide a description of each incident of family violence.
• The form requires signatures from both the prospective foster parent and their CPA representative.