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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
CHAPTER 748 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OPERATIONS
SUBCHAPTER E - PERSONNEL
SECTION/RULE §748.725 - Can a volunteer or a volunteer's family take a child in care for an overnight or weekend visit?
Chapter Review Date 04/17/2024

(a) Yes, but when a volunteer or a volunteer's family takes a child who is in care for an overnight or weekend visit, this is a volunteer activity.(b) Neither the volunteer nor the family would have to comply with employee or caregiver requirements, but:(1) The volunteer or the family would have to meet the relevant background checks; and(2) You must get written approval from the parent.

Source Note: The provisions of this §748.725 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7377; amended to be effective January 1, 2017, 41 TexReg 10393; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909; amended to be effective April 25, 2022, 47 TexReg 2248.

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