| (a) To the extent funds are available, DFPS may provide child-care services to a caregiver who meets the requirements in §700.1003 of this title (relating to What are the eligibility requirements for caregiver assistance?) if: (1) all appropriate caregivers work outside the home 40 hours per week or more; and (2) the caregiver is a resident of Texas. (b) To monitor the spending of funds, a priority system among caregivers will also be established in policy. The priority system will be based upon need, but at a minimum will require: (1) a determination by DFPS that the provision of child-care services is critical to maintaining the placement of the child with the caregiver; and (2) at least one child placed by DFPS is under six years of age, or at least one child placed by DFPS has a developmental delay (including physical, emotional, and cognitive or language) or physical disability. |
