Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12312 - Foster parent training
Rule 312.
(1) An
agency shall develop a foster parent training plan with the participation of
foster parents.
(2) The foster
parent training plan must provide for all the following:
(a) Not less than 12 hours of training to be
completed by each person named on the license before a recommendation is made
for licensure, taking into account the individual training needs of the foster
parents. Not more than 3 hours of orientation may be included as part of the
initial 12 hours of training.
(b)
Not less than 6 hours of training annually for each licensee after the time
periods specified in subdivision (a) of this subrule.
(3) The training specified in subrule (2)(a)
of this rule must address all the following areas:
(a) Characteristics and needs of children who
may be placed into the home.
(b)
Safe sleep practices for infants.
(c) Effective parenting.
(d) Calming and soothing supports for
children, including sensory modulation and de-escalation techniques.
(e) Importance of the foster child's parents
and relatives.
(f) Concurrent
planning.
(g) Role of the
agency.
(h) Emergency procedures,
first aid, and fire safety.
(i)
Preparation of the foster child for permanence and independence.
(j) The role of the court and lawyer guardian
ad litem in permanency planning.
(k) Reasonable and prudent parent
standards.
(l) Firearm storage and
safety.
(m) The unique needs of
foster children based on individual identities related to culture, race and
ethnicity, religion, and spirituality, and SOGIE.
(n) Human trafficking.
(o) Trauma-informed parenting, including the
effects of discipline in the household.
(4) At least 1 adult member of the household
must have training in and maintain a current certification in first aid and
cardiopulmonary resuscitation from the American Heart Association or the
American Red Cross, or other institution approved by the department.
(5) An agency shall document all training
received by each foster parent.
Notes
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