Physical discipline must not be used on any child in DFPS conservatorship.

The FAD worker must evaluate prospective foster and adoptive parents based on their willingness and ability to:

 •   recognize and respect differences in children, especially those who have been abused or neglected;

 •   employ methods of discipline that suit each child's particular needs and circumstances; and

 •   employ methods of discipline that conform to the policies in DFPS Licensing's minimum standard rules for child-placing agencies. See 40 TAC, Chapter 749, Subchapter K, Division 6, and §749.3623.

See 40 TAC §700.1331 for additional DFPS rules on discipline.

See Appendix 6000-2: DFPS Discipline Policy.