8232 Parent and Caregiver Training
8232.1 Basic Training — Parents and Caregivers
CPS September 2015
A worker may authorize basic training when parents or caregivers need to improve their parenting skills. The training may be provided individually or in groups and in any appropriate setting, including the home. When a worker authorizes training or when a court orders training, the parenting education programs must be:
• evidence-based; or
• promising practice.
These programs must be used and offered in the parent’s or caregiver’s community, when such programs are available.
Texas Family Code, §§265.101, 265.102, 265.103
8232.11 Determining Eligibility
CPS November 2006
Parents, relatives, and other significant caregivers are eligible for this service. Children may live in their own homes, with relatives, or other substitute caregivers.
8232.12 Identifying Available Services
CPS November 2006
A contract for basic parent or caregiver training must provide for the teaching and modeling of knowledge, skills, and behaviors in the following areas:
• Growth and development of children
• Behavior management and alternatives to physical discipline
• Parent-child relationship, including communication skills
• Child care
• Nutrition, hygiene, and other fundamentals of physical care, and
• Nurturance of children
Note: Participating in staffings for case planning and appearing in court to provide testimony are also required when they are requested.
8232.13 Referring Clients
CPS November 2006
For complete referral instructions, see:
8161.1 Active Cases — Authorizing, Extending, or Terminating Direct Services
8232.14 Using IMPACT
CPS November 2006
To authorize training, workers must enter the following details into the IMPACT case management system:
IMPACT Field: |
IMPACT Entry: |
|---|---|
Stage |
INV, FPR, SUB, FSU, FRE, ADO |
Category |
Parent/Caregiver Training |
Service |
Parent/Caretaker Training |
Unit of Service |
Hour |
Service Code |
87C |
When IMPACT is Unavailable
If the IMPACT case management system is not functioning or the worker is otherwise unable to access it, the worker may authorize basic training for parents and caregivers by submitting a paper copy of Form 2054, Service Authorization.
For complete instructions see:
8164 Manual Authorization — Submitting a Paper Form
8232.15 Handling Additional Duties
CPS November 2006
Workers should maintain monthly contact with the contractor to determine the client's level of participation and ability to process and implement new information.
To authorize additional units of service or extend or reauthorize the service, the worker must follow the procedures in:
8161.1 Active Cases — Authorizing, Extending, or Terminating Direct Services
8232.16 Terminating Services
CPS November 2006
If the basic parent-caregiver training is being terminated before the end date on Form 2054, Service Authorization, see:
8161.1 Active Cases — Authorizing, Extending, or Terminating Direct Services
8232.2 Special Needs Training for Parents and Caregivers
CPS November 2006
A worker may authorize special needs training when parents or other caregivers need to improve their ability to care for children with special medical, developmental, or social needs. The training is provided by appropriately qualified experts either individually in the client's home or in groups.
8232.21 Determining Eligibility
CPS November 2006
Parents, relatives, and other significant caregivers including foster parents are eligible for special needs training. Children may live in their own homes, with relatives or other substitute caregivers, in pre-consummated adoptive homes, or in foster care.
8232.22 Identifying Available Services
CPS November 2006
The services available through the contract must include:
• teaching and modeling of knowledge, skills, and behaviors that allow the parent to meet the child's special medical, developmental, and social needs;
• participating in staffings for case planning; and
• appearing in court to provide testimony, when needed.
8232.23 Referring Clients
CPS November 2006
For complete referral instructions, see:
8161.1 Active Cases — Authorizing, Extending, or Terminating Direct Services
8232.24 Using IMPACT
CPS November 2006
To authorize training, workers must enter the following details into the IMPACT case management system:
IMPACT Field: |
IMPACT Entry: |
|---|---|
Stage |
INV, FPR, SUB, FSU, FRE, ADO |
Category |
Parent/Caregiver Training |
Service |
Parent/Caregiver Training |
Unit of Service |
Hour |
Service Code |
87C |
When IMPACT is Unavailable
If the IMPACT case management system is not functioning or the worker is otherwise unable to access it, the worker may authorize special needs training for parents and caregivers by submitting a paper copy of Form 2054, Service Authorization.
For complete instructions see:
8164 Manual Authorization — Submitting a Paper Form
8232.25 Handling Additional Duties
CPS November 2006
The worker should maintain monthly contact with the trainer to determine the client's level of participation and ability to process and implement new information.
To authorize additional units of service, or extend or reauthorize the service, the worker must follow the procedures in:
8161.1 Active Cases — Authorizing, Extending, or Terminating Direct Services
8232.26 Terminating Services
CPS November 2006
If the special needs training for parents and caregivers is being terminated before the end date on the Form 2054, Service Authorization, see:
8161.1 Active Cases — Authorizing, Extending, or Terminating Direct Services