Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65C-46.017 - Standards for Maternity Homes

(1) The child-caring agency providing services for prenatal, post-partum or parenting youth must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the program standards outlined in this rule.

(2) Training. The child-caring agency shall ensure all direct care staff complete pre-service training requirements in paragraph 65C-46.011(9)(c), F.A.C. The pre-service training shall include an additional 20 hours related to the care of prenatal, postpartum, and parenting youth or young adults. Of the 40 hours of annual in-service training required in paragraph 65C-46.011(9)(d), F.A.C., eight hours shall be focused on prenatal care, postpartum, and parenting youth or young. Training topics shall include, but are not limited to:

(a) Mother/child health and development;

(b) Developmental stages, ages birth to five;

(c) Trauma, triggers, and calming strategies for young parents;

(d) Pregnancy and childbirth, basic infant care, and safety; and

(e) Parent and child relationships.

(3) The child-caring agency may utilize a shift or house parent staffing model.

(4) The child-caring agency may provide services to any youth who is pregnant or parenting, in addition to providing care for sibling groups of a youth who is pregnant or parenting.

(5) Basic Service Requirements. The child-caring agency shall offer the following services:

(a) Pre-natal and childbirth education;

(b) Parenting education to include safe and health parenting practices, child development of infants and toddlers, active and responsive caregiving, and emerging language and literacy;

(c) Water safety education and training;

(d) Individual/group/family counseling;

(e) Clinical services to address trauma, childhood sexual exploitation, trafficking, and the parent/child relationship; and

(f) Ongoing multi-disciplinary team staffing to determine appropriate placements, service needs, and support from community partners.

(6) The child-caring caring agency shall ensure youth acknowledge receipt of training for infant safety and care, infant water safety, nutrition for children ages zero (0) to five (5), and safe sleep practices. The acknowledgement shall be signed in placed in the youth's file.

(7) The service plan shall outline details of the supports and resources to allow the pregnant or parenting youth to be successful with, but not limited to, school, employment, and providing for the care of their child.

(a) If the pregnant or parenting youth is under the care and supervision of the Department, the CBC shall provide a daycare referral to allow the young parent to attend school or employment. The child-caring agency must provide transportation to and from the daycare so the teen mother may attend school.

(b) The CBC shall collaborate with the child-caring agency to ensure the young parent has diapers, food, and clothing for their child.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 65C-46.017

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS.

New 5-26-21, Formerly 64C-14.1181.

New 5-26-21, Formerly 64C-14.1181.