Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-410 - Amending the License

A. The foster parent shall notify the licensing agency if there are any circumstances requiring an amendment to the license.

B. The foster parent shall work with the licensing agency to request an amendment to modify the following information on the license:

1. License type;

2. Increase or decrease in capacity, age range, and gender of the foster children who may be placed in the home;

3. Physical address of the home;

4. Remodel of the home;

5. Legal name of the foster parent;

6. Change in marital status;

7. Addition of a household member; including the birth of an adopted child;

8. Name of a spouse, due to the death of a spouse or due to a change in marital status;

9. Death of a licensed foster parent;

10 Name of the licensing agency specified on the license;

11. Modification of the license expiration date; or

12. Any condition or certification specified on the license.

C. The foster parent shall work with the licensing agency to request an amendment to the license via the Department's electronic database. The following information shall be included in the request to amend a license:

1. A description of the change or changes being requested;

2. Justification for the change or changes, as appropriate;

3. Other relevant information to assist in the issuance of a license amendment;

4. Results of a new Life Safety Inspection, if required;

5. A recommendation by the licensing agency to issue or deny an amended license; and

6. A recommendation by the licensing agency to limit the terms or conditions of a license, if applicable.

D. To request an amendment to the license to change the physical address due to the relocation of the foster parent, the foster parent shall:

1. Provide new contact information including:

a. Phone number,

b. Address, and

c. E-mail;

2. Provide evidence that the change in residence does not negatively impact their ability to meet financial obligations;

3. Provide plans for the sleeping arrangements for each household member and foster child; and

4. Ensure that the home meets the standards for a Life Safety Inspection, in accordance with Chapter 8 of this Title.

E. To request an amendment to the license to add the name of a spouse due to marriage, the foster parent and spouse shall jointly:

1. Complete an application for licensure;

2. Submit proof of legal marriage;

3. Participate in the home study and assessment; and

4. Cooperate with the licensing agency's evaluation of the spouse's fitness as defined in R21-6-101(20).

F. OLR may initiate the action to amend a license to protect the health, safety, or well-being of a foster child.

G. An amendment shall not change the expiration or issuance dates on a license, unless the amendment is approved to modify the license expiration date.

H. Information provided for a renewal does not replace the process required to amend the license.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-410

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