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Wisconsin Administrative Code

DCF 56

Wis. Admin. Code ch. DCF 56

Foster Home Care for Children

Department of Children and Families

56.01Authority and purpose.56.03Definitions.56.04Applying for a license.56.05Foster parent qualifications.56.055Background checks.56.06Notification requirements.56.07Physical environment.56.072Emergency preparedness.56.074Foster child’s additional needs.56.076Firearms and other dangerous weapons.56.078Transportation.56.085Capacity.56.09Care of a foster child.56.10Hearings.56.12Information for foster parents.56.13Foster home level of care certification for Levels 1 to 4.56.135Level 5 foster homes.56.14Foster parent training.56.15Supervising or placing agency.56.16Licensing agency responsibilities.56.17Child’s treatment team for Levels 3 to 5.56.185Agency contact with foster parent and foster child.56.21Respite care for foster parents.56.22Assessment of needs and strengths.56.23Supplemental payments, exceptional payments, initial clothing allowance, and retainer fee.56.24Exceptions.56.25Relative or like-kin foster homes.