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TITLE 26HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 742MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR LISTED FAMILY HOMES
SUBCHAPTER CCAREGIVER QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
RULE §742.307What additional responsibilities do primary caregivers have?

Primary caregivers are also responsible for:

  (1) Initiating background checks on caregivers, household members, and anyone else who requires a background check, as specified in Chapter 745, Subchapter F of this title (relating to Background Checks);

  (2) Obtaining from parents, when admitting a child into care:

    (A) The child's name and date of birth;

    (B) The parent's home address and telephone number;

    (C) The names of other persons the child may be released to;

    (D) A list of each food a child is allergic too, possible symptoms if the child is exposed to the food, and the steps to take if the child has an allergic reaction; and

    (E) Authorization to give the child medication, if applicable;

  (3) Ensuring the following regarding the number of children in care at the home or away from the home:

    (A) The number of children not related to the primary caregiver never exceeds three; and

    (B) The total number of children, both related and not related to the primary caregiver, never exceeds 12; and

  (4) Ensuring parents can visit your home any time during the hours of operation to observe their child, without having to secure prior approval.


Source Note: The provisions of this §742.307 adopted to be effective March 10, 2021, 46 TexReg 1247

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