65C-46.019. Standards for At-Risk Houses

(1) The child-caring agency providing services for youth who are at risk of sex trafficking must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the program standards outlined in this rule. (2) The child-caring agency may utilize a shift or house parent staffing model. (3) The child-caring agency shall develop policies and procedures for all services provided, and home or facility security plans. (4) Training. (a) The child-caring agency shall ensure all direct care staff complete pre-service training requirements in paragraph 65C-46.011(9)(c), F.A.C., and receive an additional 12 hours of Department-approved, specialized training on human trafficking. The specialized training must be completed within two months from the completion of pre-service training. The 12-hour Department approved training on human trafficking shall be delivered by a trainer certified by the Department. Staff who complete pre-service training are permitted to have unsupervised contact with children during the completion of the specifialized training. Training topics shall include: 1. Pathways to entry and vulnerabilities; 2. Human trafficking and at-risk children; 3. Understanding the impact of trauma; 4. Essential service delivery and collaboration; and 5. Motivational Interviewing. (b) The child-caring agency shall ensure there are available staff trained in a Department-approved human trafficking prevention education curriculum to facilitate to youth residing in the home. (c) Of the 40 hours of annual in-service training required in paragraph 65C-46.011(9)(d), F.A.C., eight (8) hours shall be focused on human trafficking. (5) Admission. Prior to admission, the child-caring agency shall ensure the child or youth meets criteria for “at risk of sex trafficking,” as defined in Rule 65C-46.001, F.A.C. (6) Client Services. The child-caring agency must provide high-quality, supportive services for youth to include, but are not limited to: (a) Family/group/individual counseling; (b) Treatment and intervention for sexual assault, if applicable; (c) Substance abuse and mental health screening; (d) Life skills; (e) Vocational or educational supports; (f) Discharge planning; (g) Behavioral health care, if applicable; (h) Mentoring; and (i) Programming related to the prevention of sex-trafficking including healthy relationships, interpersonal boundaries, community engagement, etc.