465 IAC 2-1.5-6 Qualifications of the foster family; health

Sec. 6. (a) The physical and mental health of all members of the foster family or other individuals living in the foster family home, excluding foster children, shall be such that it will not be detrimental to the health and welfare of the foster children. (b) The individuals described in subsection (a) must present a medical history form at initial licensure and relicensure. The form must be completed by a physician or certified health practitioner. (c) Once licensed, foster parents shall notify the department or their child placing agency whenever the physical or mental health of a member of the household changes significantly. If a person in the foster family home should contract a communicable disease, suitable health precautions should be taken for protection of the child as determined by the department and child placing agency, or the child may not be permitted to remain in the foster family home. Suitable health precautions must be based on recommendations from appropriate medical professionals. (d) The department or child placing agency may require additional documentation or a physical, mental, or psychological examination of any member of the foster family household, if the person exhibits characteristics or behaviors that indicate or could indicate that he or she is unable to provide for the standard of care of the child as specified in this rule.