55 Pa. Code § 3700.66 - Foster family residence requirements

(a) The FFCA shall ensure that the foster family residence has:

(1) At least one flush toilet, one wash basin and one bath or shower with hot and cold running water.

(2) An operable heating system.

(3) An operable telephone.

(b) Sleeping areas shall meet the following criteria:

(1) No unsuitable area such as a hall, stairway, unfinished attic or basement, garage, bathroom, eating area, closet, shed or detached building may be used as a sleeping area for children.

(2) Foster children of the opposite sex who are 5 years of age or older may not share the same bedroom.

(3) Each foster child shall be provided with a clean, comfortable mattress and clean linens, blankets and pillow.

Notes

55 Pa. Code § 3700.66

The provisions of this § 3700.66 amended January 23, 1987, effective 1/24/1987, 17 Pa.B. 392.

The provisions of this § 3700.66 amended under Articles II, VII, IX and X of the Public Welfare Code (62 P. S. §§ 201-211, 701-774, 901-922 and 1001-1080).

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 3700.69 (relating to annual reevaluation); and 55 Pa. Code § 3700.70 (relating to temporary provisional approvals of foster families).