14 Del. Admin. Code § 936-II-44.0

Current through Reigster Vol. 28, No. 6, December 1, 2024

Section 936-II-44.0 - Annual Requirements

44.1 A licensee shall ensure a staff member annually inspects the foster home for the requirements listed in Section 40.0.

44.2 A licensee shall ensure that a foster parent has an annual compliance review with a staff member to determine continued approval. The review shall also:

44.2.1 Involve all other household members;

44.2.2 Evaluate strengths and weaknesses;

44.2.3 Determine training needs;

44.2.4 Assess the relationship between a foster parent, other household members, a child, and an agency staff member that affects the child in care;

44.2.5 Include a plan addressing reasons for continued approval; and

44.2.6 Include any corrective action with a target date and goal to come into compliance with these regulations or to improve service and relationship with an agency.

44.3 A licensee shall ensure and verify the information contained in the home study is accurate and create an addendum or update to document information that has changed. The foster parent shall sign the update or addendum and the agency shall provide a copy.

44.4 A licensee shall ensure a foster parent shows documentation of conducting two evacuation drills a year. The documentation must include the date the drill was conducted, how long it took to evacuate the home, and the names of the people who participated.

44.5 A licensee shall ensure that an applicant is reminded to report to an agency any subsequent arrest or criminal charge and any child abuse and neglect allegations and substantiations of himself or herself and any other household member while approved for foster care.

44.6 The licensee shall ensure a household member turning 18 years old has a background check by Delaware State Police within five business days of turning this age.

44.7 A licensee shall verify the foster parent has income to meet the household's needs and ensure the household's security and stability without the foster care payments.

44.8 A licensee shall ensure a foster parent receives at least 12 hours of training annually to support his or her parental role and remain up to date on policies, requirements, and services.

44.9 A licensee shall ensure that upon successful completion of each annual compliance review, the licensee provides an approval letter or certificate to a foster parent that is effective for no more than one year.

44.10 A licensee shall document the regular and ongoing opportunities for a child to engage in age and developmentally appropriate activities while in care that year.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 936-II-44.0

23 DE Reg. 233 (09/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 274 (9/1/2020) (final)