Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 742 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LISTED FAMILY HOMES
Subchapter C - CAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Section 742.307 - What additional responsibilities do primary caregivers have?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 742.307
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
Primary caregivers are also responsible for:
(1) Initiating background checks on caregivers, household members, and anyone else who requires a background check, as specified in Chapter 745, Subchapter F of this title (relating to Background Checks);
(2) Obtaining from parents, when admitting a child into care:
(A) The child's name and date of
birth;
(B) The parent's home
address and telephone number;
(C)
The names of other persons the child may be released to;
(D) A list of each food a child is allergic
too, possible symptoms if the child is exposed to the food, and the steps to
take if the child has an allergic reaction; and
(E) Authorization to give the child
medication, if applicable;
(3) Ensuring the following regarding the number of children in care at the home or away from the home:
(A) The number of children not related to the
primary caregiver never exceeds three; and
(B) The total number of children, both
related and not related to the primary caregiver, never exceeds 12;
and
(4) Ensuring parents can visit your home any time during the hours of operation to observe their child, without having to secure prior approval.
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