For programs other than transitional living, the young adult must either come from another residential operation or be in the care of DFPS. Which option best describes this requirement?

For programs other than transitional living, the young adult must either come from another residential operation or be in the care of DFPS. Which option best describes this requirement?

• A. They must come immediately from another residential child-care operation if the reason for admittance is consistent with a condition listed in §749.1103.
• B. They must be in the care of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
• C. Both A and B.
• D. Neither A nor B.

Answer: (C)

The rule is about placement sources and oversight for non-transitional living programs. To admit a young adult, the placement must come from two approved avenues: first, the youth should be transferred directly from another residential child-care operation if the admission reason aligns with the conditions listed in §749.1103; second, the youth must be in the care of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). Why this matters: transferring from an existing residential setting ensures continuity of care and that the admission fits the state’s defined criteria for moving a youth between programs. Being in the care of DFPS provides the necessary child-welfare oversight, eligibility, and funding framework. Together, these requirements ensure the young adult is within the formal DFPS system and has an appropriate, monitored placement within a residential program. So both parts matter, describing the complete pathway for admission.

The rule is about placement sources and oversight for non-transitional living programs. To admit a young adult, the placement must come from two approved avenues: first, the youth should be transferred directly from another residential child-care operation if the admission reason aligns with the conditions listed in §749.1103; second, the youth must be in the care of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS).

Why this matters: transferring from an existing residential setting ensures continuity of care and that the admission fits the state’s defined criteria for moving a youth between programs. Being in the care of DFPS provides the necessary child-welfare oversight, eligibility, and funding framework. Together, these requirements ensure the young adult is within the formal DFPS system and has an appropriate, monitored placement within a residential program.

So both parts matter, describing the complete pathway for admission.