The purpose of this part is to establish:

1. (a) Minimum standards of character, qualifications, mental and physical ability, and competence required of applicants and household members necessary for the safety, permanency, and well-being of children who have been removed from their parents or guardians and placed with kin;
2. (b) Minimum standards for the physical environments of kinship care homes for safety, environmental health, and adequacy of the homes to provide for the physical comfort, health, and well-being of children received for care;
3. (c) Uniform standard procedures for kinship care home applicants to submit applications for permitting, licensure, and renewal licensure;
4. (d) Uniform procedures for the department to process submitted applications;
5. (e) Uniform responsibilities and obligations for permit holders and licensees;
6. (f) Uniform procedures for denials of applications for permitting, licensure, and renewal of licensure; and
7. (g) Uniform procedures for revocations of permits and licenses issued under this part.

Source. #14390, eff 9-24-25, EXPIRES: 9-24-35