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| Rule Title: Staff Functions and Qualifications | |||
| Department: | DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES |
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| Division: | Family Safety and Preservation Program | ||
| Chapter: | CHILD-PLACING AGENCIES | ||
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
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Effective Date: | 3/1/2023 |
| History Notes: | Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History–New 12-19-90, Formerly 10M-24.026, Amended 11-14-16, 3-1-23. | |
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On May 12, 2026, the Department received an amended petition for variance from Kimberly Habedank of Covenant Children’s Home, replacing Petitioner’s original petition filed March 5, 2026. Petitioner is no longer seeking .... | 30902083 |
5/15/2026 Vol. 52/95 |
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variance of rule 65C-15.016(2)(b), Florida Administrative Code, from Avidity on behalf of Lyna Pierre. The rule governs qualifications for supervisors of child-placing agencies. | 30875505 |
5/11/2026 Vol. 52/91 |
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On May 4, 2026, Petitioner, Gentry Allen of Sunshine Foster Care, withdrew his request for variance of rule 65C-15.016(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code. The Notice of Petition for Variance was published April 2, 2026, .... | 30874923 |
5/8/2026 Vol. 52/90 |
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Amendments update the licensing requirements for child-placing agencies to streamline the licensing processes and repeal obsolete rule provisions. | 30724961 |
4/10/2026 Vol. 52/70 |
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variance of rule 65C-15.016(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, from Gentry Allen of Sunshine Foster Care. This rule provides that the director of a child-placing agency shall have a degree in social work or in a related .... | 30736407 |
4/2/2026 Vol. 52/64 |
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Amendments update the licensing requirements for child-placing agencies to streamline the licensing processes and repeal obsolete rule provisions. | 30604390 |
3/6/2026 Vol. 52/45 |
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variance of rule 65C-15.016(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, from Kimberly Habedank of Covenant Children's Home. This rule provides that the director of a child-placing agency shall have a degree in social work or in .... | 30603226 |
3/6/2026 Vol. 52/45 |
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On December 19, 2025, the Department issued an order granting waiver to Zachary Fried. The petition, filed October 29, 2025, sought a waiver of rule 65C-15.016(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, which requires, in part, .... | 30351899 |
12/23/2025 Vol. 51/247 |
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waiver of rule 65C-15.016(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, from Zachary Fried, executive director of Adoption STAR, Inc. This rule requires, in part, that directors of child-placing agencies have a degree in social work .... | 30188260 |
11/5/2025 Vol. 51/216 |
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An order was issued disposing of the petition for waiver of Rule 65C-15.016(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, from Amy Van Riper. Rule 65C-15.016(2)(a) requires a director to have a degree in social work or in a related .... | 27556941 |
9/15/2023 Vol. 49/180 |
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waiver of Rule 65C-15.016(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, from Amy Van Riper. Rule 65C-15.016(2)(a) requires a director to have a degree in social work or in a related area of study specified in Section 402.402(1)(b), .... | 27270500 |
6/28/2023 Vol. 49/125 |
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Staff Functions and Qualifications | 26834291 |
Effective: 03/01/2023 |
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Amendments are to update personnel file requirements and staff qualification. 65C-15.017, F.A.C., is being repealed as personnel qualification requirements were moved to 65C-15.016, F.A.C. | 26682486 |
1/6/2023 Vol. 49/04 |
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Amendments are to update personnel file requirements and staff qualification. 65C-15.017, F.A.C., is being repealed as personnel qualification requirements were moved to 65C-15.016, F.A.C. | 26677539 |
1/5/2023 Vol. 49/03 |
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Staff Functions and Qualifications | 18218363 |
Effective: 11/14/2016 |
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Staff Functions and Qualifications | 17997688 |
9/13/2016 Vol. 42/178 |
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Rule Chapter 65C-15, F.A.C., was last amended in May 1998. The Department intends to amend Chapter 65C-15 to modify regulatory language to comport with current law, policies and procedures related to child-placing agencies .... | 17697958 |
6/28/2016 Vol. 42/125 |
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Rule Chapter 65C-15, F.A.C., was last amended in May 1998. The Department intends to amend Chapter 65C-15 to modify regulatory language to comport with current law, policies and procedures related to child-placing agencies .... | 17410838 |
4/13/2016 Vol. 42/72 |
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Definitions, Licensed Child-Placing Agencies, Application and Licensing Study, On-Site Visits and Complaint Investigation, Disclosure, Statement of Purpose, Finances, Changes in Agency Function or Purpose, .... | 15914807 |
4/21/2015 Vol. 41/77 |
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Chapter 65C-15, F.A.C., Child Placing Agencies, was last amended in May 1998. Section 409.175(5)(a), F.S., requires the Department to adopt and amend licensing rules for child placing agencies. The proposed rules amend .... | 15685887 |
2/18/2015 Vol. 41/33 |
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Chapter 65C-15, F.A.C., was last amended in May 1998. The Department intends to amend Chapter 65C-15 to modify regulatory language to comport with current law, policies and procedures related to child placing agencies that .... | 15380628 |
12/16/2014 Vol. 40/242 |
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Definitions, Licensed Child-Placing Agencies, Application and Licensing Study, License Renewal, On-Site Visits and Complaint Investigation, Disclosure, Statement of Purpose, Finances, Changes in Agency .... | 5821666 |
7/3/2008 Vol. 34/27 |
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Definitions, Licensed Child-Placing Agencies, Application and Licensing Study, License Renewal, On-Site Visits and Complaint Investigation, Disclosure, Statement of Purpose, Finances, Changes in Agency .... | 4155982 |
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. | 3251651 |
12/1/2006 Vol. 32/48 |
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Staff Functions and Qualifications | 2133629 |
Effective: 12/19/1990 |
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