Section He-C 6446.20 - In-Service Training Requirements(a) Each foster parent shall complete a minimum of 16 hours of competency based in-service training during the 2-year licensing period, which shall be provided through direct face-to-face training, online or web-based training programs, video presentations, or workbook or other printed material, all of which shall be related to foster care, adoption, or the specific needs of a child placed in the home.(b) The in-service training referenced in (a) above shall: (1) Be recommended and pre-approved by the licensing agency in accordance with an individualized training plan;(2) Be offered in units of training that are a minimum of one hour in duration; and(3) Offer skill and competency building to foster parents to meet the needs of the child(ren) in care and the identified needs of the foster family to include topics such as: a. Child growth and development;b. Foster family management including household organization, setting standards, and stress management;c. Family systems and trauma-informed practices;d. Normalcy for children and youth in care;e. Special education; andf. Specialized medical care.(c) If the foster parent was not required to train in the reasonable and prudent parent standard for their initial license, this training topic shall be completed prior to their next renewal application.N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6446.20
#7184, INTERIM, eff 12-28-99, EXPIRED: 4-26-00
New. #7321, eff 7-22-00; ss by #8663, eff 6-16-06
Amended byVolume XXXV Number 10, Filed March 12, 2015, Proposed by #10788, Effective 2/21/2015, Expires2/21/2025.Amended by Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13056, Effective 6/16/2020, Expires 6/16/2030 (formerly He-C 6446.21).