The Office of Juvenile Affairs, as the licensing authority, shall issue a certificate of licensure for each foster home approved for placement of OJA custody juveniles. A copy of the license is maintained in the foster home file. Certification of the foster home applies only to the location of the residence at the time the home study is made. If the family moves, OJA shall certify the new location. Certification of the foster home includes, but is not limited to, written documentation of:

1. (1) an application for foster home certification that includes prior child care experience with other agencies;
2. (2) a current and complete foster home study before the home is approved;
3. (3) criminal history records search conducted for each household member over the age of 18; and
4. (4) an annual foster home study update.

Added at 14 Ok Reg 1864, eff 6-2-97

Amended at 15 Ok Reg 2667, eff 7-1-98

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 174, eff 10-22-98 (emergency)

Amended at 16 Ok Reg 2981, eff 7-12-99

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 318, eff 10-12-99 through 7-14-00 (emergency)

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 3135, eff 7-27-00

Amended at 21 Ok Reg 1404, eff 7-1-04

Amended at 24 Ok Reg 1401, eff 7-1-07

Amended at 28 Ok Reg 1993, eff 7-15-11

Amended at 31 Ok Reg 317, eff 12-3-13 (emergency)

Amended at 31 Ok Reg 1929, eff 9-12-14