Haw. Code R. § 17-893-4 - Issuance of certificate of approval
(a) When the
department determines through a review of the applicant's qualifications that
the organization is in compliance with the requirements of this chapter, the
department shall approve the application and shall issue a certificate of
approval. The certificate of approval shall:
(1) Be valid for one year; or be valid for
two years when the following, criteria are met:
(A) The organization has been in operation
for at least one year as a licensed child placing organization by the
State;
(B) The organization fully
complied with all licensing requirements;
(C) There were no major changes in the
organizational structure or in policies and procedures relating to foster
care;
(D) The applicants have no
criminal history, employment history, or background checks which pose a risk to
children; and
(E) There were no
complaints by the workers, clients, or the public which warranted investigation
and which require closer monitoring;
(2) Specify the name and address of the
organization and shall be accompanied by a statement outlining the type of
foster care program the organization is authorized to operate, the geographical
area to be served, and the eligibility requirements of the children to be
accepted;
(3) Be non-transferable;
and
(4) Be conspicuously posted on
the premises of the organization.
(b) After the issuance of a certificate of
approval, applicants shall ensure that new employees and rehires comply with
section 17-893-3(b) and (c) no later than five working days of
employment.
(c) The department may
request the applicant terminate the employment of an employee who has a
criminal history, employment history, or background which poses a risk to
children in care. Any such request shall be in writing and shall state with
specificity those criminal convictions, employment history, or background
information which indicates a risk to children.
(1) When the applicant does not terminate the
employment of the employee, the applicant shall notify the department within
seven working days of receipt of the request. Such notification shall be in
writing and shall state the reasons for the decision.
(2) Refusal to terminate the employment of an
employee when requested under this section may be grounds for revocation or
suspension of a certificate of approval.
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