SECTION 749.2653. What are the requirements for an unrelated adult to reside in a foster home?

(a) Before a foster home may add a new member to the household:

(1) The home must notify you of the potential new member of the household;

(2) The home must comply with requirements specified in Subchapter F of Chapter 745 of this title (relating to Background Checks) and §749.1417 of this title (relating to Who must have a tuberculosis (TB) examination?); and

(3) You must evaluate the effect that the adult will have on the foster children in the home. Your evaluation must include the following considerations:

(A) The needs of the foster children in care;

(B) The impact the adult will have in the foster family and for the foster children; and

(C) Whether the change in household will conflict with the children's best interest.

(b) You must document the following in the foster home record:

(1) The results of the background check and the tuberculosis screening;

(2) Your evaluation; and

(3) The approval of the child placement management staff.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.2653 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