The FAD worker must update a foster family's current verification certificate and evaluate the home for compliance with Minimum Standards if a change occurs that affects the verification conditions.

Minimum Standards for Child-Placing Agencies, 40 TAC §749.2655External Link and §§749.2801 – 749.2811External Link

Changes include, but are not limited to:

  •   marriage, divorce, separation, death, birth or any other change in household composition;

  •   a serious health problem or significant change in a work schedule that affects the foster parent's ability to care for the children; or

  •   extended absences, such as a foster parent being placed on active duty military service or accepting a job assignment in a different location from the foster home.

Single Foster Parent Marries

The FAD worker must update the home screening if a single foster parent marries. The FAD worker must complete the update before the marriage. However, if the foster parent did not notify the FAD worker of the marriage, or if the notification was not received before the marriage ceremony, the FAD worker must complete the update and pre-service overview for the new spouse within 90 calendar days of becoming aware of the marriage.