Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12326 - Borrowed home

Rule 326.

(1) Before placing a child in a foster home certified by another agency, the borrowing agency shall have a record containing all the following:

(a) Approval from the certifying agency authorizing the placement of a child in the home.

(b) Verification that the foster parent is willing to accept the foster child.

(c) The initial evaluation and current reevaluation.

(d) A copy of all special evaluations completed during the last 2 years.

(e) Verification of all children currently placed in the home.

(f) Documentation that the foster parent has received orientation to the policies of the borrowing agency.

(g) A copy of the foster parent /agency agreement signed by the foster parent and the borrowing agency.

(h) The requirements in subdivisions (a) to (g) of this subrule do not apply to foster homes licensed by a tribe. A completed "Verification of Tribal Foster Home Safety Requirements" form is required when borrowing a foster home licensed by a tribe.

(2) Only in an after-hours emergency placement will a verbal agreement be acceptable. During an after-hours emergency placement, the certifying agency must provide a verbal summary of the information in subrule (1)(a) to (h) of this rule to the borrowing agency. Written borrowed home protocol must be completed and documented within 3 calendar days of an after-hours emergency placement.

(3) The borrowing agency is responsible for requesting the items identified in subrule (1)(c), (d), and (e) of this rule annually for the duration of the child's placement. The certifying agency must provide the items in subrule (1)(c), (d), and (e) of this rule annually for the duration of the child's placement.

(4) The certifying agency is responsible for certification functions, including special evaluations, and must share all information regarding changes in the home with all agencies that have children in placement in the home.

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Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12326

2014 AACS; 2023 MR 12, Eff. 6/26/2023