Section 148-16 and 15-15-2 - LICENSING PROCEDURESA. Any person who makes application for a license to operate a specialized home for children under l8 years of age, including family foster care for Indian children, and who has been determined to be in compliance with applicable licensing requirements may receive a license from the Department. There is no charge for this license.B. The maximum number of children to be placed in a specialized children's home shall be stated on the license. The license may be reissued for a larger or smaller number of children. In determining the maximum number, the Department shall consider such factors as: living space, safety issues, health, status and age of the children and the ability of the foster parents to adequately care for and supervise children in the household. Foster parents shall not exceed the number of children for whom they are licensed with the following exception: in order to keep siblings together the foster parents may receive written approval from the Foster Care Licensing Worker or Foster Care Licensing Supervisor. In order to receive this exception there must be either a sibling already placed in the home or at least one licensed slot is vacant and adequate space is available in the foster home.10-148 C.M.R. ch. 16 and 15, § 15-2