Rule 37.51.1410 - YOUTH FOSTER HOMES: REQUIRED TRAINING FOR THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOMES(1) Therapeutic foster parents shall each complete 30 hours of training before initial licensure.(2) Each year thereafter, therapeutic foster parents shall complete a total of 30 hours of annual training, including a minimum of 15 hours of training directly related to: (a) the special needs of youth with emotional disturbances receiving treatment for their emotional disturbance in a treatment family environment; and(b) the use of nonphysical methods of controlling youth to assure the safety and protection of the youth and others.(3) Each therapeutic foster parent in a two parent foster home must complete at least five hours of training directly related to (2) (a) and (b).Mont. Admin. r. 37.51.1410
NEW, 2006 MAR p. 1395, Eff. 6/2/06; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 1390, Eff. 6/8/2024AUTH: 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA; IMP: 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA