Ind. Admin. Code tit. 465, r. 2-1.5-12 – Physical facilities of the foster family home; safety; cleanliness and sanitation

Sec. 12. (a) The foster family home shall:

(1) conform to the sanitary laws and ordinances of the state and the city or town in which it is located;
(2) be clean overall; and
(3) be maintained as to prevent or eliminate, or both, rodent, insect, or lice infestation.

This includes the presence of screens on windows and doors if used for ventilation.

(b) The water supply and the sewage disposal shall conform to the standards set by the state department of health under its rules and regulations and all laws pertaining thereto. The foster home shall be connected to a public or private water supply. A private water supply shall be tested annually for safety, and the cost of testing will be covered by the foster family.

(c) Outside garbage and trash shall be stored in containers with lids. Garbage and trash shall be removed at intervals to avoid creating a nuisance or menace to health.

(Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-1.5-12; filed Apr 18, 2011, 11:31 a.m.: 20110518-IR-465100349FRA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFA; readopted filed Oct 10, 2019, 10:42 a.m.: 20191106-IR-465190320RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 10:46 a.m.: 20251112-IR-465250623RFA)