Section He-C 6355.28 - Waiver Process for a Foster Care Program(a) Waivers of requirements for a specific foster family home shall comply with He-C 6446.26.(b) Applicants or programs seeking a waiver of a requirement set forth in He-C 6355.02 - He-C 6355.13 shall submit a written request to the department, including the following information: (1) The rule number for which the waiver is being requested;(2) The anticipated length of time for which the requested waiver will be needed;(3) The reason for requesting the waiver;(4) If the waiver is granted, how the foster care program shall continue to provide for quality care of the children in light of the waiver;(5) A plan specifying how the foster care program shall meet the intent of He-C 6355.02 - He-C 6355.13 if the waiver is granted;(6) The impact on the child and family if the waiver is not granted;(7) The potential impact on all children affected by the waiver request; and(8) A statement attesting that the request is not out of compliance with the program's licensing requirements in RSA 170-E:31.(c) When a waiver request involves prospective staff who do not meet the certification qualifications, the program shall not hire the individual until the department has made a decision to grant or deny the waiver request.(d) A request for a waiver shall be approved if the department determines it meets the following criteria: (1) The requested waiver will not jeopardize the quality of care and service provided to children;(2) The requested waiver will not be a violation of a state law; and(3) The foster care program has an alternative plan for complying with the intent of the rule.N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6355.28
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