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SB 837 transitions the Family Preservation Services Program from a pilot initiative to a statewide program under the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The program provides targeted, time-limited services to families of children at imminent risk of foster care placement, as well as pregnant or parenting foster youth. The bill defines eligible services, including legal and short-term financial assistance, and establishes performance-based measures for evaluating outcomes. It also sets funding limits, expands oversight, and requires biennial legislative reporting. The program is set to expire on September 1, 2033.
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