Before a babysitter, overnight care provider or respite care provider may provide care to a child, you must share the following information with the provider to ensure continuity of care:
  (1) Specific needs of a child, including:
    (A) All psychological, psychiatric or medical treatment currently being provided;
    (B) Medication regimen and medication instructions;
    (C) Authorization for medical treatment;
    (D) Safety plans;
    (E) Sleeping information;
    (F) Discipline instructions;
    (G) Any expectations that the foster parent or agency may have of the provider; and
    (H) Any other needs of a child that should be addressed by the provider;
  (2) Non-routine events taking place in the life of the child, including any scheduled appointments such as family and sibling visits;
  (3) Emergency contact information, including the:
    (A) Child's physician(s);
    (B) Child's parent; and
    (C) Agency's telephone number; and
  (4) The child's history that may affect the provider's ability to provide care for the child, including:
    (A) Background of abuse and/or neglect;
    (B) Physical aggression or sexual behavior problems;
    (C) Fire setting;
    (D) Maiming or killing animals;
    (E) Suicidal ideations and attempts; and
    (F) Run-away behaviors.

Source Note: The provisions of this §749.2625 adopted to be effective January 1, 2007, 31 TexReg 7469; amended to be effective December 1, 2014, 39 TexReg 9058; transferred effective March 9, 2018, as published in the Texas Register February 16, 2018, 43 TexReg 909