PURPOSE: This rule explains that the Division of Family Services is responsible for licensing foster homes. Terms used for this purpose are defined. The rule also gives procedures for approval, denial or revocation of a license.

1. (1) Approval of License.

   1. (A) As required in sections 210.481–210.536, RSMo (1986), any individual(s) planning to offer twenty-four (24)- hour care to one (1) or more foster children must submit signed application forms.

   2. (B) Upon compliance with licensing law and regulations, the director shall authorize issuance of a license for a term not to exceed two (2) years, subject to renewal on expiration.

      1. 1. The license is not transferable and

applies only to the individual(s) to whom it is issued.

1. 2. The license is the property of the

division and is subject to revocation upon failure of the individual(s) to comply with the licensing requirements.

1. 3. The license shall be kept on the

premises of the home.

1. 4. The number, sex and age range of fos-

ter children the home is authorized to accept for care shall be specified on the license and shall not be exceeded.

1. 5. There shall be no fee for the license

or investigations conducted by the personnel of the division.

1. 6. An identification card shall be issued

to each foster parent at the time of initial licensure or renewal, verifying current licensing status.

1. (2) Denial or Revocation of License.

   1. (A) Any person aggrieved by a final decision of the division made with regard to license issuance, license revocation or license denial shall be entitled to a hearing and review by the director or his/her designee.
   2. (B) Written notice, specifying the reasons for denial or revocation, shall be provided ten

2. (10) days prior to the effective date of the action. If a written request for a hearing is received within a ten (10)-day period, a hearing will be provided.

   1. (C) Any person wishing to appeal the administrative decision of the division shall be entitled to judicial review thereof provided in section 210.526, RSMo.
3. (3) Exemption. Any foster home that is exempt from licensing under sections 210.481–210.536, RSMo (1986) but receives a payment from the division under section 207.020.1(17) shall comply with these rules.

AUTHORITY: sections 210.221 and 210.486, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed May 10, 1978, effective Sept. 11, 1978. Amended: Filed June 28, 1983, effective Nov. 11, 1983. Amended: Filed July 6, 1988, effective Sept. 29, 1988.

*Original authority: 210.221, RSMo 1949, amended 1955, 1987 and 210.486, RSMo 1982.