SECTION 749.3041. What are the requirements for a foster home's physical environment?

The foster home must ensure that:

(1) The home is safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair;

(2) Equipment and furniture are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair;

(3) Exits in living areas are not blocked by furniture;

(4) The outdoor areas are safe for children, kept clean, and in good repair;

(5) Outdoor areas are well drained;

(6) Windows and doors used for ventilation are screened;

(7) Flammable or poisonous substances are stored out of the reach of children unless caregivers have evaluated a child as capable and likely to use such items responsibly; and

(8) The home is free of rodents and insects.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.3041 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective September 1, 2010, 35 TexReg 7522; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909