TX HHS Form 4003. Foster Family Home Capacity Exception

The TX HHS Form 4003, Foster Family Home Capacity Exception, is a crucial document used by child-placing agencies to verify foster family homes that meet the criteria for an expanded capacity of seven or eight children. This form helps solve the problem of verifying foster family homes that can accommodate larger sibling groups or children with special needs.

This form requires key information, including the name and contact details of the child-placing agency staff, as well as the foster family home's name, operation number, and contact information. Section 2 of the form asks the foster family home to affirm that they meet specific criteria, such as having a one-parent or two-parent household with additional caregivers, and can care for a maximum of certain numbers of children based on age and medical needs.

The Form 4003 also includes important sections for exception information and affirmation. The form must be completed in full and signed to become effective. It is essential that the foster family home meets all minimum standards related to foster homes, as specified in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Section 749.2551(b), before submitting this form.