Section 440 IAC 7.5-7-3 - HouseholderAuthority: IC 12-21-2-3
Affected: IC 12-22-2
Sec. 3.
(a) The agency shall certify individuals as alternative family for adults householders for a period of two (2) years.(b) A householder may be recertified by the agency every two (2) years.(c) An alternative family for adults householder shall meet the following standards: (1) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. (2) Be a resident of the community and general geographic area for at least six (6) months prior to application. (3) Demonstrate stable life relationships through employment, relationships in the community, family ties, and in the individual's current roles and responsibilities.(4) Be financially stable.(5) Have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to empathize with persons with psychiatric disorders. (6) Be in good health as documented annually by a physician's statement.(7) Have a valid driver's license, a safe driving history according to the agency policy, and comply with Indiana's automobile insurance liability requirements, if the householder is responsible for transporting residents.(8) Have completed the preservice training program provided by the agency. (9) In the professional opinion of the agency, be capable and willing to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for the residents.(d) The agency shall demonstrate that nutritional training has been provided to householders, including the following: (1) The agency shall have a written nutrition training plan for householders approved by a dietitian. (2) Staff and householders shall have access to a dietitian to discuss specific resident nutritional issues. (e) The agency shall verify and consider the criminal history of an applicant who applies to be an alternative family for adults householder. The agency shall use a criminal records check and other methods of verification in the process.(f) The status of being a certified alternative family for adults householder does not entitle the alternative family to have an adult placed with it. Such placements are at the discretion of the agency.(g) The alternative family may decline to accept a specific adult solely on the grounds that the alternative family is unable to meet the individual's needs.(h) The agency shall enter into a written agreement with each alternative family for adults householder covering the terms and conditions of the householder's participation in the alternative family for adults program. The agreement shall cover the following: (1) Program participation requirements, duties, and responsibilities of the householder in the program.(3) Any restrictions on the householder's activities that are necessary conditions of participation in the program. (i) In the event that the alternative family householder determines that it is unable to meet the needs of the individual placed with them, the alternative family householder shall notify the agency, in writing, thirty (30) days before the relocation of the adult.Division of Mental Health and Addiction; 440 IAC 7.5-7-3; filed Jun 10, 2002, 2:25 p.m.: 25 IR 3143; readopted filed Nov 5, 2008, 3:50 p.m.: 20081119-IR-440080742RFA; readopted filed Jul 21, 2011, 9:39 a.m.: 20110817-IR-440110249RFAReadopted filed 6/19/2017, 10:11 a.m.: 20170719-IR-440170221RFAReadopted filed 5/10/2023, 2:25 p.m.: 20230607-IR-440230142RFA