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 4 - PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS
Section 749.3371 - What are the requirements for a child to visit the adoptive family prior to placement?
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) Except in the case of children one month old and younger, a child must have at least one pre-placement visit with the adoptive family prior to placement. You must base the length, location, and number of visits on the age, development, and needs of the child.
(b) You must schedule these visits over a period of time that ensures that both the child and the adoptive family have adequate time to prepare for the placement. The period of time should be based on the age and developmental needs of the child.
(c) The planning for the pre-placement visits must include the child, if applicable, the foster parents, and the adoptive parents.
(d) You must document the plan for pre-placement visits. Your child placement management staff must approve the plan before visits are initiated.
