R21-7-239. Special Provisions for Transitional Program and Independent Living Program

A. The licensee operating a residential group care facility that provides transitional programs or independent living programs shall comply with the requirements in this Chapter. B. The licensee operating a transitional program or an independent living program shall not provide services related to these programs to a child less than 12 years of age. C. The licensee that operates a residential group care facility providing a transitional program or an independent living program may request an alternative method of compliance as prescribed in R21-7-112 that ensures the safety and well-being of a child in care, age 12 and older, who participates in a transitional program or independent living program. D. The licensee that operates a residential group care facility providing a transitional program or an independent living program shall provide adequate safety information and individualized instruction to promote: 1. The safe use of a substance or item that is required to be safeguarded under the Life Safety Inspection rules in A.A.C. Title 21, Chapter 8, Article 1; 2. The safe use of a substance or item that is necessary for self-sufficiency, such as laundry and cleaning supplies, tools, razors, and kitchen knives; and 3. The understanding of how to summon assistance in the event of an emergency.