Prior to making a licensing decision, OLR may, as necessary and appropriate, require the licensing agency to assist to: 1. Provide additional documentation to verify compliance with licensing requirements, such as marriage licenses, divorce decrees, child support orders/payments, pay stubs, and bankruptcy documents; 2. Provide additional information if: a. The medical, physical, or mental health needs of a household member could interfere with the care and supervision of a foster child; b. Adults residing outside the household will have frequent or close contact with a foster child; or c. A household member has been charged with or convicted of a crime, even if the specific crime does not preclude the issuance of a Level One fingerprint clearance card; 3. Gather additional information needed to determine the applicant’s fitness. This may include: a. Interviewing the applicant, b. Contacting references, c. Verifying information provided in the application or by the licensing agency, and d. Inspecting the applicant’s home. R21-6-208. Statement of Understanding The licensing agency shall review the Statement of Understanding with the foster parent at initial licensing, when a child is placed in the foster parent’s care, and at each license renewal thereafter. R21-6-209. Verification of Equipment at Time of Placement The licensing agency shall verify that all equipment including age appropriate beds, car seats and restraints required by this Chapter are appropriately installed and in place at the time of placement of a foster child. R21-6-210. Approval for Additional Placements from Another Child Placing Agency The licensing agency shall notify and obtain approval from DCS before a foster parent accepts a child from a Child Placing Agency other than DCS. R21-6-211. Life Safety Inspection A. The licensing agency inform the applicant or foster parent of the Life Safety Inspection rules specified in Chapter 8 of this Title before requesting an inspection by OLR. B. At least 30 days before an inspection is due, the licensing agency shall request a Life Safety Inspection by OLR. The request shall provide correct information on: 1. The name, address, telephone number, and e-mail of the applicant or foster parent; 2. The cross streets or directions for locating the home; and 3. Contact information for the licensing agency. C. The licensing agency
Prior to making a licensing decision, OLR may, as necessary and appropriate, require the licensing agency to assist to: 1. Provide additional documentation to verify compliance with licensing requirements, such as marriage licenses, divorce decrees, child support orders/payments, pay stubs, and bankruptcy documents; 2. Provide additional information if: a. The medical, physical, or mental health needs of a household member could interfere with the care and supervision of a foster child; b. Adults residing outside the household will have frequent or close contact with a foster child; or c. A household member has been charged with or convicted of a crime, even if the specific crime does not preclude the issuance of a Level One fingerprint clearance card; 3. Gather additional information needed to determine the applicant’s fitness. This may include: a. Interviewing the applicant, b. Contacting references, c. Verifying information provided in the application or by the licensing agency, and d. Inspecting the applicant’s home. R21-6-208. Statement of Understanding The licensing agency shall review the Statement of Understanding with the foster parent at initial licensing, when a child is placed in the foster parent’s care, and at each license renewal thereafter. R21-6-209. Verification of Equipment at Time of Placement The licensing agency shall verify that all equipment including age appropriate beds, car seats and restraints required by this Chapter are appropriately installed and in place at the time of placement of a foster child. R21-6-210. Approval for Additional Placements from Another Child Placing Agency The licensing agency shall notify and obtain approval from DCS before a foster parent accepts a child from a Child Placing Agency other than DCS. R21-6-211. Life Safety Inspection A. The licensing agency inform the applicant or foster parent of the Life Safety Inspection rules specified in Chapter 8 of this Title before requesting an inspection by OLR. B. At least 30 days before an inspection is due, the licensing agency shall request a Life Safety Inspection by OLR. The request shall provide correct information on: 1. The name, address, telephone number, and e-mail of the applicant or foster parent; 2. The cross streets or directions for locating the home; and 3. Contact information for the licensing agency. C. The licensing agency
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