- (1) Each foster care facility shall be located in an area which complies with local zoning restrictions.
- (2) Each foster care facility shall designate a person as responsible for the ongoing operation of the foster care facility and for ensuring compliance with Chapter 65G-2, F.A.C., and section 393.067, F.S.
- (3) In addition to the staffing requirements delineated under Rule 65G-2.008, F.A.C., foster care facilities which utilize live-in caregivers must provide for at least one back-up direct care staff who has undergone a successful background screening in accordance with section 393.0655, F.S., and chapter 435, F.S. This back up direct care staff must be willing and able to render services to residents in the event that neither of the live-in caregivers are able to do so.
Rulemaking Authority 393.067(1), 393.067(7), 393.501(1) FS. Law Implemented 393.067 FS. History–New 8-13-78, Formerly 10F-6.09, 10F-6.009, 65B-6.009, Amended 7-1-14, Formerly 65G-2.011, Amended 3-26-26.