H.B. No. 3492 aims to enhance the training requirements for individuals involved in the care of children under the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services in Texas. The bill introduces new provisions that mandate foster parents, adoptive parents, kinship caregivers, department caseworkers, supervisors, and personnel at relevant agencies to complete an annual online training course. This course will focus on nurturing emotional health and supporting the emotional well-being of children, covering topics such as attachment issues, trauma-informed care, and emotional expression.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that in regions where a single source continuum contractor is responsible for providing foster care or case management services, the contractor must implement the training outlined in the new provisions. Importantly, the training will be available in both Spanish and English to ensure accessibility for all caregivers. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Family Code 264.015 (Family Code 264)