Ind. Admin. Code tit. 465, r. 2-1.5-8 – Physical facilities of the foster family home; general

Sec. 8. (a) The foster family home shall be located, constructed, arranged, and maintained to provide adequately for the health, safety, and moral welfare of all occupants.

(b) The foster family home shall have:

(1) adequate study space; and
(2) access to indoor or outdoor recreation space.

(c) The foster family home shall have working utilities at all times except for temporary interruptions as may be necessary for repairs, natural disaster, or decrees of governmental bodies not the fault of the foster parents.

(d) When natural light is insufficient, it shall be supplemented by artificial light so that adequate light will be available at all times.

(e) The foster family home shall have heating, air-cooling, or ventilating capability to provide for a comfortable temperature.

(f) The foster family home shall have access to a working telephone.

(g) Foster parents shall not allow children placed in the foster family home to be exposed to secondhand smoke in the foster parents' home or vehicle.

(h) When a foster family resides in a mobile home, the following conditions must be met:

(1) There shall be two (2) exits, located at least twenty (20) feet apart. One (1) exit must be within thirty-five (35) feet of each bedroom door.
(2) The mobile home shall be skirted and securely anchored.

(Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-1.5-8; 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)