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(a) Before a foster home may add a new member to the household:(1) The home must notify you of the potential new member of the household;(2) The home must comply with requirements specified in Subchapter F of Chapter 745 of this title (relating to Background Checks) and §749.1417 of this title (relating to Who must have a tuberculosis (TB) examination?); and(3) You must evaluate the effect that the adult will have on the foster children in the home. Your evaluation must include the following considerations:(A) The needs of the foster children in care;(B) The impact the adult will have in the foster family and for the foster children; and(C) Whether the change in household will conflict with the children's best interest.(b) You must document the following in the foster home record:(1) The results of the background check and the tuberculosis screening;(2) Your evaluation; and(3) The approval of the child placement management staff.