R21-6-207. Request for Additional Information During Licensing Review

Prior to making a licensing decision, OLR may, as necessary and appropriate, require the licensing agency to assist to: 1. Provide additional documentation to verify compliance with licensing requirements, such as marriage licenses, divorce decrees, child support orders/payments, pay stubs, and bankruptcy documents; 2. Provide additional information if: a. The medical, physical, or mental health needs of a household member could interfere with the care and supervision of a foster child; b. Adults residing outside the household will have frequent or close contact with a foster child; or c. A household member has been charged with or convicted of a crime, even if the specific crime does not preclude the issuance of a Level One fingerprint clearance card; 3. Gather additional information needed to determine the applicant’s fitness. This may include: a. Interviewing the applicant, b. Contacting references, c. Verifying information provided in the application or by the licensing agency, and d. Inspecting the applicant’s home.