Texas Administrative Code
Title 40 - SOCIAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE
Part 19 - DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES
Chapter 735 - INDEPENDENT COURT-ORDERED ADOPTION EVALUATIONS
Subchapter C - MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRE-PLACEMENT PORTION OF AN ADOPTION EVALUATION AND REPORT
Section 735.303 - What requirements are there for obtaining information about the child in the pre-placement portion of an adoption evaluation?
Universal Citation: 40 TX Admin Code ยง 735.303
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) If the child is at least four years old, you must interview the child in a developmentally appropriate manner.
(b) If the child is younger than four years old, you must observe the child.
(c) You must include a summary of all assessments and available information about the child, including the child's:
(1) Health, Social, Educational, and Genetic
History Report (HSEGH), if completed. Family Code §
162.005
requires the HSEGH to be prepared by the person or entity placing the child for
adoption, but does not require a HSEGH if the petitioner for adoption is the
child's grandparent, stepparent, aunt, or uncle by birth, marriage or prior
adoption;
(2) History of physical,
sexual, or emotional abuse, including substance abuse history;
(3) Current physical, mental, and emotional
status, including any special needs;
(4) History of any previous placements,
including the date and reason for placement;
(5) Understanding of adoptive placement;
and
(6) Legal status.
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