SECTION 749.3371. What are the requirements for a child to visit the adoptive family prior to placement?

(a) Except in the case of children one month old and younger, a child must have at least one pre-placement visit with the adoptive family prior to placement. You must base the length, location, and number of visits on the age, development, and needs of the child.

(b) You must schedule these visits over a period of time that ensures that both the child and the adoptive family have adequate time to prepare for the placement. The period of time should be based on the age and developmental needs of the child.

(c) The planning for the pre-placement visits must include the child, if applicable, the foster parents, and the adoptive parents.

(d) You must document the plan for pre-placement visits. Your child placement management staff must approve the plan before visits are initiated.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.3371 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