Rule: 65C-13.025 Prev Up Next
| Rule Title: Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study (Repealed) | |||
| Department: | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES | 
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| Division: | Family Safety and Preservation Program | ||
| Chapter: | FOSTER CARE LICENSING | ||
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
        
        
       
        
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		Effective Date: | 4/30/2020 | 
| History Notes: | Rulemaking Authority 409.145(5), 409.175(5)(a), 435.01(2) FS. Law Implemented 409.145(2), 409.175(5)(a), (f), (6)(a), (b), 435.04 FS. History–New 4-6-08, Amended 3-6-14, 3-6-18, 1-7-19, Repealed 4-30-20. | |
| References in this version: | No reference(s). | 
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				Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study (Repealed) | 23139464 | 
					
						  Effective: 04/30/2020  | 
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				The Department intends to repeal Rule Chapter 65C-13, Foster Care Licensing. The content of the rules will be transferred to a new Rule Chapter 65C-45, Levels of Licensure. | 23027332 | 
					
						   3/12/2020 Vol. 46/50  | 
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				Definitions, Background Screening Requirements, Parent Preparation Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study, Continuing Education, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, .... | 22576476 | 
					
						   11/7/2019 Vol. 45/218  | 
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				The Department intends to repeal Rule Chapter 65C-13, Foster Care Licensing. The content of the rules will be transferred to a new Rule Chapter 65C-45, Levels of Licensure. | 22228246 | 
					
						   8/7/2019 Vol. 45/153  | 
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				Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study | 21294233 | 
					
						  Effective: 01/07/2019  | 
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				The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-13.025, F.A.C., to align the information required in the initial licensing unified home study for prospective foster parents with the requirements for adoption applicants. | 21178803 | 
					
						   11/20/2018 Vol. 44/226  | 
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				The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-13.025, F.A.C., to align the information required in the initial licensing unified home study for prospective foster parents with the requirements for adoption applicants. | 21161828 | 
					
						   11/15/2018 Vol. 44/223  | 
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				The Department intends to restructure the rules currently in Chapter 65C-13, F.A.C., to include levels of care and associated licensure requirements for each level. In addition, the Department intends to create a new rule .... | 21073267 | 
					
						   10/25/2018 Vol. 44/209  | 
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				The Department of Children and Families has issued an order disposing of the petition for waiver of Rule 65C-13.025(2) filed by OurKids of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc.., Case No., 18-035W on August 28, 2018. The Notice of Variance .... | 20844832 | 
					
						   8/30/2018 Vol. 44/170  | 
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				waiver of subsection 65C-13.025(2), Florida Administrative Code, from Our Kids of Miami Dade/Monroe, Inc., assigned Case No. 18-035W. Rule 65C-13.025(2), F.A.C., states that licensing of employees of the Department, county .... | 20754137 | 
					
						   8/8/2018 Vol. 44/154  | 
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				Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study | 20091433 | 
					
						  Effective: 03/06/2018  | 
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				Definitions, Background Screening Requirements, Parent Preparation Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing, Continuing Education, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Team .... | 19915475 | 
					
						   1/4/2018 Vol. 44/03  | 
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				The purpose of the rules is to comply with section 407.175(5)(a), F.S., that requires the Department to adopt and amend licensing rules for family foster homes. | 19648822 | 
					
						   11/1/2017 Vol. 43/212  | 
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				The Department intends to amend several rules within Chapter 65C-13, Foster Care Licensing, to accomplish the following tasks: (1) Revise background screening requirements to comport with Florida statutes; (2) Revise the .... | 18314005 | 
					
						   11/29/2016 Vol. 42/230  | 
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				Definitions, Background Screening Requirements, Parent Preparation Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing, Continuing Education, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Team .... | 17047767 | 
					
						   1/20/2016 Vol. 42/12  | 
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				Foster Care Licensing April 17, 2015 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (1) Attending in person: Florida Department of Children and ....  | 
                15859808 | 
					
						   4/3/2015 Vol. 41/65  | 
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				Definitions, Background Screening Requirements, Parent Preparation Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing, Continuing Education, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Team .... | 15812181 | 
					
						   3/20/2015 Vol. 41/55  | 
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				The purpose and effect of these rules is to comply with section 407.175(5)(a), F.S., that requires the Department to adopt and amend licensing rules for family foster homes. | 15701407 | 
					
						   2/23/2015 Vol. 41/36  | 
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				The Department intends to amend and repeal several rules within Chapter 65C-13, Foster Care Licensing, to accomplish the following tasks: 1) revise background screening requirements to comport with Florida statutes; 2) revise .... | 15349588 | 
					
						   12/5/2014 Vol. 40/235  | 
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				waiver of rule 65C-13.025(2), Florida Administrative Code, from Life Management Center and Virginia Lee Sword. Rule 65C-13.025(2), F.A.C., require Employees, Relatives and Sub-Contractors as Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers. .... | 14382013 | 
					
						   3/27/2014 Vol. 40/60  | 
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				waiver of rule 65C-13.025(5)(i), Florida Administrative Code, from Choices Network Systems, Inc. and Cora Donalson. Rule 65C-13.025(5)(i), F.A.C., document observations of family members' personalities and their interpersonal .... | 14350779 | 
					
						   3/20/2014 Vol. 40/55  | 
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				Initial Licensing | 14217113 | 
					
						  Effective: 03/06/2014  | 
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				The Department intends to amend several rules within Chapter 65C-13, Foster Care Licensing, to accomplish the following tasks: 1) revise the rule language to reflect legislative changes related to the extension of foster .... | 14096736 | 
					
						   1/24/2014 Vol. 40/16  | 
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				waiver of rule 65C-13.025(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code from the Children's HOme and Melissa Hoskins. Rule 65C-13.025(1)(a), F.A.C., states each applicant wishing to become a licensed out-of-home caregiver shall complete .... | 13906616 | 
					
						   12/6/2013 Vol. 39/236  | 
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				Initial Licensing Procedures, In-Service Training, Standards for Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers | 13779061 | 
					
						   11/5/2013 Vol. 39/216  | 
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				Background Screening Requirements, Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing Procedures, In-Service Training, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Team Member Roles, Standards .... | 13246046 | 
					
						   7/18/2013 Vol. 39/139  | 
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				Background Screening Requirements, Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing Procedures, In-Service Training, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Team Member Roles, Standards .... | 13187555 | 
					
						   7/2/2013 Vol. 39/128  | 
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				waiver of rule 65C-13.025, Florida Administrative Code, assigned Case No. 13-010W. Rule 65C-13.025(3)(a), F.A.C., states the applicant shall provide the agency with proof of the following, if applicable; his or her current .... | 12768030 | 
					
						   3/15/2013 Vol. 39/52  | 
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				This rule establishes licensing requirements for children placed in licensed family foster homes. | 12390991 | 
					
						   12/14/2012 Vol. 38/91  | 
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				Amendments to this rule will implement current statutory requirements and address pre-service training for out-of-home caregivers; continuing education requirements; role of foster parents; normalcy activities for children .... | 11685704 | 
					
						   7/6/2012 Vol. 38/27  | 
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				Initial Licensing Procedures | 5462281 | 
					
						  Effective: 04/06/2008  | 
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				Background Screening Requirements, Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing Procedures, In-Service Training, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Caregiver’s Role as a Team .... | 5312998 | 
					
						   3/7/2008 Vol. 34/10  | 
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				Background Screening Requirements, Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing Procedures, In-Service Training, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Caregiver’s Role as a Team .... | 5209305 | 
					
						   2/8/2008 Vol. 34/06  | 
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				Background Screening Requirements, Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing Procedures, In-Service Training, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Caregiver’s Role as a Team .... | 4883288 | 
					
						   11/21/2007 Vol. 33/47  | 
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				Background Screening Requirements, Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing Procedures, In-Service Training, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Caregiver’s Role as a Team .... | 4484327 | 
					
						   8/17/2007 Vol. 33/33  | 
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				Background Screening Requirements, Pre-service Training, Initial Licensing Procedures, In-Service Training, Changes During the Licensed Year, Re-Licensing, Licensed Out-of-Home Caregiver’s Role as a Team .... | 4153654 | 
					
						   5/18/2007 Vol. 33/20  | 
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				This rule outlines the procedures that the Department and contracted agencies will use in performing licensing of Foster Homes and Child Placing Agencies. | 3251457 | 
					
						   12/1/2006 Vol. 32/48  | 
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