N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18 § 439.7

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 45, November 2, 2024

Section 439.7 - Certification for Qualified Residential Treatment Programs

(a) Any authorized agency may apply to the Office of Children and Family Services for certification for the program as a qualified residential treatment program. Such application must be in writing and shall be made in the time and manner as directed by the Office of Children and Family Services.

(b) At minimum, such application must:

(1) Demonstrate that the program is in compliance with requirements of this Part and, specifically, any requirement that may apply to a qualified residential treatment program through application of Parts 441 or 442 of this Title.

(2) Demonstrate that the program has obtained approval from the Office of Children and Family Services for the requisite manuals, policies and procedures for certification as a qualified residential treatment program, including, but not necessarily limited to:

(i) Policy and policy manuals required by section 441.4 of this Title;

(ii) Appropriate policies and procedures specific to the care and services that must be provided to children anticipated to be placed in the qualified residential treatment program and their families as may be required by this Part or a policy or administrative directive of the Office of Children and Family Services.

(3) Any other information as may be required by the Office of Children and Family Services.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 18 § 439.7

Adopted New York State Register March 9, 2022/Volume XLIV, Issue 10, eff. 3/9/2022