The child-placing agency shall adopt a written policy that describes how the child-placing agency will:

1. Recruit foster care providers and evaluate the homes' suitability to meet the individual and specialized needs of children in foster care, including identifying providers who support cultural diversity and inclusion;

2. License foster care providers according to North Dakota Century Code chapter 50-11 and North Dakota Administrative Code chapter 75-03-14;

3. Place children in foster care in licensed foster care provider homes;

4. Make available, and ensure foster care providers complete orientation and required training;

5. Provide ongoing supervision to ensure foster care providers have the training necessary to provide quality care; and

6. Ensure foster care providers have the necessary support from the child-placing agency and custodial agency.

History: Effective April 1, 2010; amended effective April 1, 2024.

General Authority: NDCC 50-11-03, 50-12-05

Law Implemented: NDCC 50-11-03, 50-11-04, 50-12-05