Texas Administrative Code
Title 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Part 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
Chapter 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
Subchapter M - FOSTER HOMES: SCREENINGS AND VERIFICATIONS
Division 8 - RESPITE CHILD-CARE SERVICES
Section 749.2625 - What information regarding the child must I share with the babysitter, overnight care provider, and respite care provider?

Universal Citation: 26 TX Admin Code § 749.2625

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

Before a babysitter, overnight care provider or respite care provider may provide care to a child, you must share the following information with the provider to ensure continuity of care:

(1) Specific needs of a child, including:

(A) All psychological, psychiatric or medical treatment currently being provided;

(B) Medication regimen and medication instructions;

(C) Authorization for medical treatment;

(D) Safety plans;

(E) Sleeping information;

(F) Discipline instructions;

(G) Any expectations that the foster parent or agency may have of the provider; and

(H) Any other needs of a child that should be addressed by the provider;

(2) Non-routine events taking place in the life of the child, including any scheduled appointments such as family and sibling visits;

(3) Emergency contact information, including the:

(A) Child's physician(s);

(B) Child's parent; and

(C) Agency's telephone number; and

(4) The child's history that may affect the provider's ability to provide care for the child, including:

(A) Background of abuse and/or neglect;

(B) Physical aggression or sexual behavior problems;

(C) Fire setting;

(D) Maiming or killing animals;

(E) Suicidal ideations and attempts; and

(F) Run-away behaviors.

Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Texas may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.