Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-327 - Notification Requirements; Home or Household Changes

A. A foster parent shall notify the licensing agency of any changes in the family or household composition, as soon as the foster parent is aware of the change including:

1. Marriage of a foster parent;

2. Divorce or separation of a foster parent;

3. Death of a foster parent or of a household member;

4. Addition or departure of a household member from the home, including the birth or adoption of a child;

5. Any changes in the living arrangements or circumstances of the unlicensed spouse when a foster parent is married but licensed individually under R21-6-408(B) ; or

6. The addition of a visitor or household member to the foster home for:

a. 30 or more consecutive days, or

b. 30 or more cumulative days in a year.

B. A foster parent shall notify the licensing agency of substantial changes to the home, foster home, or premises, including:

1. Moving or relocation to another home;

2. The addition of a pool, as defined in Article 1 of this Chapter; or

3. Significant structural modifications to the home. For the purpose of this section, "structural modification" includes:

a. Adding or removing walls, windows, or doors; or

b. Converting a garage, attic, basement, or other similar space into a bedroom.

C. If a foster parent has advance knowledge of an event or change listed in subsection (A) or (B), the foster parent shall give the licensing agency reasonable advance notice of the anticipated event or change. "Reasonable advance notice" means notice that permits sufficient time for:

1. The licensing agency to request a Life Safety Inspection, in accordance with R21-6-211 ;

2. OLR to issue an amended license, as prescribed in R21-6-410 ; and

3. The foster parent to continue providing care and supervision in the licensed foster home without disruption of the placement.

D. The foster parent shall notify and obtain approval from DCS and the licensing agency before receiving a child from a Child Placing Agency, other than DCS.

E. Failure to notify the licensing agency of an event or change may result in an adverse licensing action.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-327

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3480, effective 1/24/2016.