SECTION 749.3373. What must my agreement with the adoptive parents include?

(a) Before placing the child into the home, you must have a written agreement with the adoptive parents signed by you and the adoptive parents.

(b) You must give a signed copy of this agreement to the adoptive parents and place a copy in the case record.

(c) The agreement must specify the following:

(1) The parties' agreement to complete the adoption at a specified time;

(2) The adoptive parents agreement for you to supervise them prior to the completion of the adoption;

(3) That the adoptive parents must notify you before moving their residence prior to the completion of the adoption;

(4) That you and the adoptive parents each have the discretion to end the placement prior to the adoption; and

(5) The fee and schedule of payment.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.3373 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