Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chapter 700 - CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Subchapter J - ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR RELATIVES AND OTHER CAREGIVERS
Division 2 - PERMANENCY CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Section 700.1033 - How does a person become a verified or licensed foster parent?
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) To become a verified foster parent, a person must apply for verification with Child Protective Services or a private child-placing agency and be able to meet the minimum standards adopted by Child Care Licensing that relate to verified foster parents under Chapter 749 of this title (relating to Child-Placing Agencies), including standards relating to fingerprint-based background checks and an approved home study.
(b) A relative or other person with whom a child is placed by DFPS may obtain additional information on the eligibility criteria and process for becoming a verified or licensed foster parent from the child's caseworker or the link to Child Care Licensing information on the DFPS public website at: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us.
