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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 K - FOSTER CARE SERVICES: DAILY CARE, PROBLEM MANAGEMENT
SECTION/RULE §749.1809 - Are mesh cribs or port-a-cribs allowed?
Chapter Review Date 06/19/2024

A foster home may use a full-size, portable, or mesh-side crib if:(1) Caregivers follow the manufacturer's instructions;(2) The crib has:(A) Mesh that is securely attached to the top rail, side rail, and floor plate; and(B) Folded sides that securely latch in place when raised;(3) Caregivers never leave a child in a mesh-sided crib with a side folded down; and(4) If you become aware of a recall for the port-a-crib used, you must discontinue its use.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.1809 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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