Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
TITLE 26. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES |
PART 1. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION |
CHAPTER 749. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES |
SUBCHAPTER K. FOSTER CARE SERVICES: DAILY CARE, PROBLEM MANAGEMENT |
DIVISION 1. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INFANT CARE |
SECTION 749.1809. Are mesh cribs or port-a-cribs allowed?
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A foster home may use a full-size, portable, or mesh-side crib if:
(1) Caregivers follow the manufacturer's instructions; (2) The crib has: (A) Mesh that is securely attached to the top rail, side rail, and floor plate; and (B) Folded sides that securely latch in place when raised; (3) Caregivers never leave a child in a mesh-sided crib with a side folded down; and (4) If you become aware of a recall for the port-a-crib used, you must discontinue its use. Source Note: The provisions of this §749.1809 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909