Section 264.405 - Center Duties(a) A center shall: (1) receive, review, and track department reports relating to the suspected abuse or neglect of a child or the death of a child from abuse or neglect to ensure a consistent, comprehensive approach to all cases that meet the criteria outlined in the multidisciplinary team working protocol adopted under Section 264.4031;(2) coordinate the activities of participating agencies relating to abuse and neglect investigations and delivery of services to alleged abuse and neglect victims and their families;(3) facilitate assessment of alleged abuse or neglect victims and their families to determine their need for services relating to the investigation of abuse or neglect and provide needed services; and(4) comply with the standards adopted under Section 264.409(c).(b) A center shall provide: (1) facilitation of a multidisciplinary team response to abuse or neglect allegations;(2) a formal process that requires the multidisciplinary team to routinely discuss and share information regarding investigations, case status, and services needed by children and families;(3) a system to monitor the progress and track the outcome of each case;(4) a child-focused setting that is comfortable, private, and physically and psychologically safe for diverse populations at which a multidisciplinary team can meet to facilitate the efficient and appropriate disposition of abuse and neglect cases through the civil and criminal justice systems;(5) culturally competent services for children and families throughout the duration of a case;(6) victim support and advocacy services for children and families;(7) forensic interviews that are conducted in a neutral, fact-finding manner and coordinated to avoid duplicative interviewing;(8) access to specialized medical evaluations and treatment services for victims of alleged abuse or neglect;(9) evidence-based, trauma-focused mental health services for children and nonoffending members of the child's family; and(10) opportunities for community involvement through a formalized volunteer program dedicated to supporting the center.(c) The duties prescribed to a center under Subsection (a)(1) do not relieve the department or a law enforcement agency of its duty to investigate a report of abuse or neglect as required by other law.Amended by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 396,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2019.Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 255, Sec. 1, eff. 9/1/1995.