Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-215 - The Licensing Record

A. The licensing agency shall compile and maintain a licensing record for each applicant or foster parent in accordance with the requirements of OLR.

B. The licensing record shall contain:

1. All documentation or evidence gathered during the licensing process and throughout the term of the license, including:

a. Documentation gathered to complete the application for licensure and the home study;

b. Evidence of compliance with licensing requirements specified in this Chapter;

c. Dates and details for home visits, contacts, and communication with the applicant or foster parent regarding licensing requirements or the licensing process; and

d. Evidence that inspection and due process rights were explained to the applicant or foster parent in accordance with A.R.S. § 41-1009;

2. The home study completed by the licensing agency, as described under R21-6-206, and submitted to the licensing authority via the Department's electronic database; and

3. Requests for or reports demonstrating the completion of Life Safety Inspections for the applicant's home and premises.

C. Upon written request by the applicant or foster parent, the licensing agency shall forward the complete and original licensing record to another licensing agency for the purpose of facilitating transfer to the receiving licensing agency:

1. Within 30 days of receiving the request, and

2. At no cost to the applicant or licensee.

D. Upon written request and payment of reasonable duplication and postage fees by the applicant or foster parent, the licensing agency shall forward a copy of the licensing record to an agency or organization for the purpose of assisting a foster parent who is being considered for a private or out-of-state adoptive placement, or a similar purpose.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-215

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3479, effective 1/24/2016.