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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 749MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES
SUBCHAPTER SADOPTION SERVICES: ADOPTIVE PARENTS
DIVISION 3BASIC CARE AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
RULE §749.3661What information must adoptive applicants submit on their home and grounds as a part of their application?
(a) Adoptive applicants must submit a sketch of the floor plan of the home showing dimensions and purposes of all rooms in the home.

 (b) Adoptive applicants must submit a sketch or photo of the outside areas showing areas of the grounds to be used by the child.

 (c) If the home is providing foster care, you may use the foster care screening information.

 (d) You must review the sketches and/or photos to determine:

  (1) Whether there is sufficient space to accommodate the members of the household and the adoptive child(ren); and

   (2) Any potential safety or health issues.
Source Note: The provisions of this §749.3661 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

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