Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
Subchapter H - CHILD RIGHTS
Section 748.1109 - What right does a child have regarding contact with siblings?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 748.1109

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) A child must have a reasonable opportunity for sibling visits and contacts in an effort to preserve sibling relationships.

(b) You must address plans for sibling visits and contacts in the child's record.

(c) When you restrict sibling contact, you must include justification in the child's record. Restrictions imposed by you that continue for more than 60 days must be re-evaluated every 60 days by a professional level service provider, who also must:

(1) Explain the reasons for the continued restrictions to the child; and

(2) Document the reasons in the child's record.

(d) If barriers to visits exist, such as unavoidable geographic distance and expense issues, the operation must make provisions for sibling contact through letters, telephone calls, or some other means.

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