14 Del. Admin. Code § 936-II-37.0 - Foster Parent Recruitment and Training

37.1 A licensee shall have a written plan describing a strategy for recruiting foster parents. A plan shall be flexible in considering the type of foster care provided and the age, developmental needs, racial identity, biological sibling relationships, and child's special needs.

37.2 A licensee shall hold foster parent training to provide basic information to foster parent applicants. The agency shall document that the applicant attended and received training on the following topics:

37.2.1 Foster parent's role, responsibilities, and expectations as a member of a team charged with responsibility for a child's care, education, and legal rights;

37.2.2 Review of a placement packet/materials for a child;

37.2.3 Involvement of a birth parent or guardian and other family member in a child's life;

37.2.4 Safety procedures, including certification for first aid and CPR that includes a "hands-on" skills demonstration applicable to the ages of children in placement and the need for proper installation and safe use of a car seat;

37.2.5 Regulations regarding a foster home's physical environment and steps necessary for compliance;

37.2.6 Policies on religious participation and education;

37.2.7 Cultural competence and diversity awareness;

37.2.8 Positive behavior management policy;

37.2.9 Confidentiality policy;

37.2.10 Applicable federal and State laws, including Prudent Parenting Standards;

37.2.11 Child and adolescent development;

37.2.12 Abuse and neglect including impact of trauma on child's development;

37.2.13 Child nutrition;

37.2.14 Health care;

37.2.15 Universal precautions;

37.2.16 Signs of human trafficking;

37.2.17 Impact of childhood trauma;

37.2.18 Administration of Medication;

37.2.19 Respite care;

37.2.20 Background check requirements;

37.2.21 Emergency planning and procedures and crisis management and intervention;

37.2.22 Foster care payment procedure; and

37.2.23 Agency's structure, purpose, policies, services, and contact person.

Notes

14 Del. Admin. Code § 936-II-37.0

23 DE Reg. 233 (09/01/19)
24 DE Reg. 274 (9/1/2020) (final)