(a) An authorized agency shall apply to the office in writing for an operating certificate to operate a group home, agency boarding home or institution as a facility in which this program type operates, in a form and manner as required by the office.

1. (1) At minimum, such application shall:

   1. (i) demonstrate that the facility is in compliance with requirements of this Part and, specifically, any requirement that may apply to a program for youth who have been or are at-risk of sex trafficking through application of Part 441 of this Title and that the program will serve no more than 12 youth;

2. (2) Demonstrate that the facility has obtained approval from the office for the requisite manuals, policies and procedures for certification as a program for youth who have been or are at-risk of sex trafficking, including, but not necessarily limited to:

   1. (i) policy and policy manuals required by section 441.4 of this Title; and
   2. (ii) policies and procedures specific to the care and services that shall be provided to youth and their families who may be served in a program for youth who have been or are at-risk of sex trafficking as may be required by this Part or a policy or administrative directive of the office; and
3. (3) any other information as may be required by the office.