(a) The owner or board shall prepare and furnish an application packet for a license that contains the following:

1. (1) A completed application form;
2. (2) A letter from the agency’s board or owner, as applicable, authorizing a person to sign the application;

3. (3)

   1. (A) A copy of the articles of incorporation, bylaws, and current board roster, if applicable, including names, addresses, and contact information of officers.
   2. (B) Out-of-state agencies shall have legal authorization from the Secretary of State to do business in Arkansas;
4. (4) A personnel list with verifications of qualifications and experience;

5. (5)

   1. (A) Substantiation of the agency’s financial soundness.
   2. (B) This shall include without limitation a budget showing sufficient resources to operate for a period of six (6) months, either with resources on hand or with projected revenue from verifiable sources.
   3. (C) Verifiable letters of financial support and monthly bank account statements may be included to project income;
6. (6) Proof of general and professional liability insurance, does not apply to state agencies;

7. (7) A written description of the agency’s program of care, including:

   1. (A) Intake policies;
   2. (B) Types of services offered; and
   3. (C) A written plan for providing healthcare services to children in care; and

8. (8) Any additional information requested by the licensing specialist to:

   1. (A) Verify compliance with this part; and
   2. (B) Make a recommendation regarding the granting of a license.

(b)

1. (1) Once a completed application packet has been received, the division shall complete a licensing study and recommendation within ninety (90) days.
2. (2) If a recommendation is not made within ninety (90) days, the applicant may appear before the Child Welfare Agency Review Board to request a license.

(c) Any child placement agency licensed in Arkansas shall provide the following information to the Child Welfare Agency Licensing Unit prior to opening a branch office:

1. (1) The address, telephone numbers if available, and office hours for the branch office;

2. (2) The name or names, qualifications, and contact information of the person or persons responsible for the:

   1. (A) Day-to-day operation of the branch office; and
   2. (B) Child placement activities at the branch; and
3. (3) The name and contact information of the person responsible for providing services in case of emergencies or child placement crises.