S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:05:03

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 67:42:05:03 - Training and development

Foster parent applicants must participate in at least 30 hours of orientation training before receiving an initial license. The training must include instruction in at least the following areas;

(1) The impact of separation and trauma on child development;

(2) How attachments are formed;

(3) The importance of the birth family;

(4) Techniques of managing behavior;

(5) Permanency planning for children;

(6) Child development; and

(7) Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and medication administration.

Licensed foster parents must participate in at least 6 hours of approved training annually before license renewal. Upon prior approval of the department, the department may reimburse an established flat rate for this type of training.

If the foster parent cares for a child with a disability or a medical, behavioral, or emotional disorder, an additional 12 hours of training is required to meet the needs of the child. Upon prior approval of the department, the department may reimburse a foster parent for this type of training. Evidence of education, experience, or professional background in the specific area may be substituted for training to meet a child's specific needs.

The foster parent must supply the department or the child placement agency with documented evidence of completed training before each license renewal.

S.D. Admin. R. 67:42:05:03

4 SDR 2, effective 7/25/1977; 7 SDR 66, 7 SDR 89, effective 7/1/1981; 11 SDR 101, effective 2/3/1985; 12 SDR 4, effective 7/25/1985; 12 SDR 127, effective 2/9/1986; 17 SDR 157, effective 4/23/1991; 27 SDR 121, effective 5/28/2001; 39 SDR 220, effective 6/27/2013; 47 SDR 024, effective 9/10/2020

General Authority: SDCL 26-6-16(1)(6)(9).

Law Implemented: SDCL 26-6-16(1)(6)(9).