1. (a) Each foster parent shall complete at least twenty-four (24) hours of skill-based training annually, excluding CPR and first aid.

2. (b) Documentation verifying annual training shall indicate the:

   1. (1) Date;
   2. (2) Number of hours;
   3. (3) Name of the source;
   4. (4) Topic; and
   5. (5) Title.

3. (c)

   1. (1) Each foster parent shall maintain a current certificate of successful completion of hands-on, skill-based CPR and first aid.
   2. (2) Training and certification that is provided solely online will not be accepted.
4. (d) All foster parents shall receive at least ten (10) hours of sexual rehabilitative training annually, which may be included in the required twenty-four (24) hours of annual training.
5. (e) Foster parents shall comply with the roles and responsibilities of the placement agreement developed by the placement agency.

6. (f) Foster parents shall not engage in the:

   1. (1) Use of illegal substances;
   2. (2) Abuse of alcohol by consuming excessive amounts; or

   3. (3) Abuse of legal prescription drugs or nonprescription drugs by:

      1. (A) Consuming them in excessive amounts; or
      2. (B) Using them contrary to as prescribed or indicated.
7. (g) Foster parents shall adhere to the placement agency’s reasonable and prudent parent standard.

Codification Notes: “CPR” means cardiopulmonary resuscitation.