1. (1) Certification of Safe Foster Homes

   1. (a) Certification Standards. The child-placing agency must submit a letter of recommendation to the Regional Licensing Authority that the licensed foster home be certified as a safe foster home. The letter of recommendation must be accompanied by the following:

      1. An “Application for Certification as a Safe Foster Home or Safe House,” CF-FSP 5403, February 2015, incorporated by reference and available at HYPERLINK "http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-11820" http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-11820;

      2. A copy of the applicant’s current foster home license and the applicant’s licensing history, placement capacity, and gender to be served;

      3. A signed “Prudent Parenting Partnership Plan for Sexually Exploited Children or Young Adults,” CF-FSP 5404, February 2015, incorporated by reference and available at HYPERLINK "http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-11823" http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-11823;

      4. A description of child caring arrangements and sleeping arrangements;

      5. Documentation of completed pre-service training, including specialized training in sexual exploitation, pursuant to subsections 65C-43.004(1)-(2), F.A.C., and continuing educational training hours, if applicable;

      6. Documentation of compliance with the requirements applicable to safe foster homes set forth in paragraphs 409.1678(2)(c)-(d), F.S.;

      7. Documentation of compliance with the licensing requirements in Rules 65C-45.002, and 65C-43.003, F.A.C.;

      8. A treatment plan that outlines the plan to address the child or young adult’s individualized needs and progress reports;

      9. A recent photograph of the child or young adult; and

      10. The discharge summary.

   2. (b) Security. Each safe foster home shall establish and maintain a security design that promotes ongoing supervision for the oversight of youth or young adults placed in the home as prescribed in subparagraph 409.1678(2)(c)6., F.S.

2. (2) Approval Process for Certification of Safe Foster Homes.

   1. (a) The CBC shall have 30 business days to provide the supporting documentation to the Regional Licensing Authority. If no additional information is provided, or if it is provided after 30 business days, the certification application shall be denied.
   2. (b) The Regional Licensing Authority shall have 30 business days following receipt of a certification application packet to approve or deny the application.

Rulemaking Authority 409.1678(2)(c)7., (2)(e), 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.1678, 409.175(5)(a) FS. History–New 4-26-20.