Clone of TAC - Rule 749.243 - May I provide foster care services free of charge or at a reduced rate to a birth mother that needs time to make a decision about adoptive placement?

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TITLE 26 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

PART 1 - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION

CHAPTER 749 - MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES

SUBCHAPTER C - ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

SECTION/RULE §749.243 - May I provide foster care services free of charge or at a reduced rate to a birth mother that needs time to make a decision about adoptive placement?

Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

Yes, as long as the foster care services provided free of charge or at a reduced rate are not contingent upon the relinquishment of the child for adoption, you may provide the foster care services.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.243 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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