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Notice: 21161731

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Division:

Family Safety and Preservation Program

Chapter:

Protective Investigations

Overview

RULE:

65C-29.006

Foster Care Referrals

PURPOSE:

The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-29.006, F.A.C., to align the types of cases which can be accepted as foster care referrals with those in Rule 65C-29.002, F.A.C., and establish requirements in assessing foster care referrals involving licensed and unlicensed care.

SUMMARY:

The amendments will accomplish the following: (1) Regulatory infractions for children in an emergency shelter or out-of-home placement, or placement disruptions, case plan, and safety plan violations for children under the supervision of the department or its authorized agents shall be accepted by the Hotline as foster care referrals; (2) In cases involving licensed care, the licensing unit or agency staff shall complete the assessment and determine any corrective actions required; and (3) In cases involving unlicensed relatives, non-relative caregivers, or families under the supervision of the department or its authorized agents,  the assigned child welfare professional shall complete the assessment and determine any corrective actions required.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

39.012, 39.0121, 409.175, F.S.

LAW:

39.201, 409.175(8)(b), F.S.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

11/15/2018 Vol. 44/223

COMMENTS:

From 11/15/2018 To 12/6/2018 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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