Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-113.8 - Foster parent training

(1) Preservice training. All foster parent applicants shall complete the following training before licensure and the placement of the child(ren) in their home:

a. Orientation pursuant to rule 441-117.2 (237);

b. Preservice training pursuant to rule 441-117.1 (237);

c. Preservice training, which shall include:

(1) An agency-approved medication management training,

(2) A face-to-face cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid training,

(3) Mandatory reporter training on child abuse identification,

(4) The reasonable and prudent parent standard training,

(5) Lessons teaching foster parents how to support a child's overall well-being and emotional needs; and

d. Mandatory reporter training on child abuse identification and reporting before initial licensure and every three years thereafter as required by rule 441-112.10 (232) and 441-subrule 117.8(3).

(2) In-service training. All licensed foster parents shall complete six hours of in-service training annually as required by rule 441-117.7 (237).

Each foster parent shall maintain certification in face-to-face CPR and first-aid training.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 237.5A.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-113.8

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