SECTION 749.2625. What information regarding the child must I share with the babysitter, overnight care provider, and respite care provider?

Before a babysitter, overnight care provider or respite care provider may provide care to a child, you must share the following information with the provider to ensure continuity of care:

(1) Specific needs of a child, including:

(A) All psychological, psychiatric or medical treatment currently being provided;

(B) Medication regimen and medication instructions;

(C) Authorization for medical treatment;

(D) Safety plans;

(E) Sleeping information;

(F) Discipline instructions;

(G) Any expectations that the foster parent or agency may have of the provider; and

(H) Any other needs of a child that should be addressed by the provider;

(2) Non-routine events taking place in the life of the child, including any scheduled appointments such as family and sibling visits;

(3) Emergency contact information, including the:

(A) Child's physician(s);

(B) Child's parent; and

(C) Agency's telephone number; and

(4) The child's history that may affect the provider's ability to provide care for the child, including:

(A) Background of abuse and/or neglect;

(B) Physical aggression or sexual behavior problems;

(C) Fire setting;

(D) Maiming or killing animals;

(E) Suicidal ideations and attempts; and

(F) Run-away behaviors.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.2625 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; 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