LIMITATIONS ON LENGTH OF STAY

Subpart 1. 90-day limit. A program providing shelter must not retain a resident longer than 90 days. The license holder must apply for a variance to retain a resident in a shelter beyond 90 days. Subp. 2. 30-day review. If a resident remains in a shelter program for more than 30 days, the license holder must review the need for the resident to remain in a shelter program and consider alternative placement plans. The written summary of the review of the resident's need to remain in a shelter beyond 30 days must be placed in the resident's file and a copy sent to the placing agency.