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 Q - ADOPTION SERVICES: CHILDREN
Division 3 - PREPARATION FOR ADOPTION
Section 749.3349 - What professional assessments must I obtain on a child being placed for adoption?
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) The extent of the professional assessment required depends on the age, history, and special needs of the child being considered.
(b) The professional assessment must always include a medical examination by a licensed physician.
(c) If the child's age is zero to 18 months old, the professional assessment must also include an evaluation by a professional credentialed in the area appropriate to the child's needs if:
(d) If the child's age is over 18 months old, the assessment must include an evaluation by a licensed psychiatrist, psychologist, or other appropriately licensed or credentialed professional.
(e) Required assessments must be current within:
(f) You must provide any testing that an assessment recommends for the child.
(g) You must document the assessments and results in the child's record.
(h) If professional assessments have been completed since the child was placed in the home, you are not required to repeat them.
