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.