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 S - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OPERATIONS THAT PROVIDE EMERGENCY CARE SERVICES
Division 1 - SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Section 748.4207 - What is the maximum amount of time a child receiving emergency care services may stay in care with a placement extension?
Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code ยง 748.4207
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) If there is an appropriate reason for continuing the care, a child:
(1) Younger
than five years old may continue the placement for emergency care services for
up to a total of 30 days in care; and
(2) Five years old or older may continue the
placement for emergency care services for up to a total of 90 days in
care.
(b) If a child of any age has a parent under 18 years old admitted in the operation or has a sibling five years old or older admitted in the operation, the child may continue placement for emergency care services for the length of time the parent or sibling is receiving emergency care services if:
(1) Deemed in the best interests of the child
by the service planning team; and
(2) Only for a maximum of 90 days.
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