1. (a) For the purpose of this section, an individual having regular contact with children in a foster home includes an alternate caregiver, a babysitter, and a household member.

2. (b) An individual having regular contact with children in a foster home must

   1. (1) be of reputable character, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate responsible, stable, law-abiding, and emotionally mature behavior;
   2. (2) treat all children in the home fairly;
   3. (3) have the capacity to deal with frustration and conflict and the ability to work with children who, because of their background and experience, might express themselves negatively toward the caregiver; and
   4. (4) be willing to work cooperatively with the child in care, the child's parents and family members, the department, and if applicable, service providers within the foster home.

3. (c) An individual having regular contact with children in a foster home may not

   1. (1) pose a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child;
   2. (2) abuse or neglect a child;
   3. (3) engage in any sexually suggestive or sexually exploitive behaviors with a child; or
   4. (4) have a romantic relationship with a child.

(Eff. 7/1/2022, Register 242)

Authority: AS 44.30.020, AS 47.32.020, AS 47.32.180, AS 47.14.120, AS 47.32.030, AS 47.32.190, AS 47.32.010, AS 47.32.110