SECTION 749.2473. What must I do to verify a foster home that another child-placing agency has previously verified?

(a) When a home has previously been verified by another agency, you must conduct and complete an entirely new home screening and comply with all of the requirements in §749.2471 of this title (relating to What must I do to verify a foster home?).

(b) If the foster home is transferring from another child-placing agency, you must submit a written request to the agency that the foster home is transferring from requesting the background information required in §749.2447(23) of this title (relating to What information must I obtain for the foster home screening?).

(c) If the foster home is transferring from another child-placing agency, with a child in care, you may verify the foster home prior to completion of the background check.

(d) For a provisional verification, see Division 4 of this subchapter (relating to Temporary, Time-Limited, and Provisional Verifications).

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.2473 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective March 1, 2008, 33 TexReg 1377; amended to be effective March 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 1195; amended to be effective December 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 9058; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective June 27, 2021, 46 TexReg 3525