Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 2960, REQUIREMENTS; TREATMENT FOSTER CARE SERVICES, pt. 2960.3320 - TREATMENT FOSTER CARE REQUIREMENTS

Subpart 1. Treatment foster care provider qualifications.

In addition to the qualifications in parts 2960.3000 to 2960.3100, treatment foster parents must:

A. have previously been licensed as a foster parent for at least two years or have equivalent experience;

B. be able to carry out the treatment plan in the foster home;

C. ensure that the foster family is willing to accept children who need this level of service and are able to accept the increased involvement and supervision of treatment foster care;

D. ensure that the foster family is able to work as part of a treatment team to implement in-home treatment strategies and document the child's progress, as defined by the treatment plan and treatment team; and

E. have the commitment to work with the child, parents, and treatment team to set and implement strategies, which define outcomes that enable the child to live in the treatment foster home.

Subp. 2. Intended use.

The statement of intended use required by part 2960.3000, subpart 4, must indicate that the foster home will be used as a treatment foster care home. The licensing agency must deem the foster home to be a treatment foster care home and consider information from the license holder's statement of intended use in the home study.

Notes

Minn. R. agency 196, ch. 2960, REQUIREMENTS; TREATMENT FOSTER CARE SERVICES, pt. 2960.3320

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Statutory Authority: L 1995 c 226 art 3 s 60; MS s 241.021; 245A.03; 245A.09