SECTION 748.725. Can a volunteer or a volunteer's family take a child in care for an overnight or weekend visit?  


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  • (a) Yes, but when a volunteer or a volunteer's family takes a child who is in care for an overnight or weekend visit, this is a volunteer activity.

    (b) Neither the volunteer nor the family would have to comply with employee or caregiver requirements, but:

    (1) The volunteer or the family would have to meet the relevant background checks; and

    (2) You must get written approval from the parent.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.725 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective April 25, 2022, 47 TexReg 2248