Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-117.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 441-117.2 - Required orientation

All foster parent applicants shall attend orientation before attending the 30-hour preservice training and before a foster child is placed in their home. Orientation shall not count toward the required 30 hours of preservice training.

(1)Method of provision. The recruitment and retention contractor may provide orientation:

a. In an individual meeting with one set of foster parent applicants; or

b. In a group setting.

(2)Provider. Orientation shall be provided by the recruitment and retention contractor completing the family's licensing study.

(3)Content. Orientation shall be designed to provide the foster parent applicant with information on the policies and procedures of the foster care and adoption programs and shall include the following:

a. Process and procedures for placement and termination of placement.

b. Medical assistance program information.

c. Foster family reimbursement information and adoption subsidy information if applicable.

d. Child abuse law and child abuse investigation procedures.

e. Confidentiality.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-117.2

ARC 8010B, lAB 7/29/09, effective 10/1/09

Amended by IAB January 7, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 14, effective 3/1/2015