Mississippi · Regulations
Part 315: Non-Relative Foster Care Licensure
35 sections
35 sections
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 1.1Authority – MDCPS is designated by state statute to “administer and supervise the
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 1.2Definitions – The following words and phrases, for purposes of this Part, shall have
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 1.3Other Agencies – Non-relative Applicants are not allowed to work concurrently with
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 1.4Agency Employees and Court Personnel – Employees of MDCPS and Youth Court
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 1.5Foster Parent Requirements – Prospective non-relative foster parents must meet the
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 1.6Foster Parent Agreement – MDCPS shall have a signed agreement with all foster
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 1.7Grievance Policy – Every non-relative foster parent will be provided with a copy of
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 2.1Foster Home Application – Prospective foster parents must complete an application
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 2.2Voluntary Withdrawal – An applicant has the right to withdraw the application at
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 2.3Screening the Application – The licensure application will be screened to determine
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 2.4Assignment of the Application – If MDCPS determines that the applicant may
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 2.5Orientation – MDCPS will offer orientations in a virtual classroom setting, or in-
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 2.6Background Checks – Before an applicant can become licensed, MDCPS will
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 2.7Initial Licensure Training – All caretakers in the home, including spouses and/or
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 2.8The Home Study – If the applicant meets the minimum qualifications to be licensed,
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 2.9Licensing Decision – A written final decision will be provided to the applicant
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 3.1Contacts with Foster Parents – MDCPS will make monthly in-home visits with non-
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 3.2On-Going Support – MDCPS will support Foster Families by being involved in the
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 3.3Prudent and Reasonable Parenting – Prudent and Reasonable Parenting includes
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 3.4Placement Limits – Non-relative Foster Homes are not permitted to care for more
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 3.5Confidentiality and Photography – MDCPS will ensure caution is used in allowing
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 3.6Travel Expenses – Reimbursement for any travel expenses is at the sole discretion
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 3.7On-Going Training – All licensed non-relative foster parents are required to receive
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 4.1License Re-evaluation – The full re-evaluation process for non-relative foster
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 4.2License Changes – MDCPS will conduct a new Home Environment Checklist as
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 4.3Corrective Action Plan –If MDCPS identifies a safety or non-safety deficiency that
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 4.4Not Accepting Placement – When a non-relative foster family is under investigation
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 4.5Deferred Placement – Deferred Placement may be used if a non-relative foster
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 4.6Revoking a License – If it is determined a non-relative foster home should be closed,
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 4.7Administrative Reviews – An Administrative Review is afforded to Non-relative
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 4.8Re-Licensing a Closed Home – A non-relative foster home which has been closed
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 5.1Teen Parent Foster Home – A non-relative parent may seek to obtain the Teen
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 5.2Income taxes – Non-relative foster families are encouraged to consult a certified
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 5.3Liability Insurance – Non-relative foster families will be encouraged to consult an
- 18 MAC Pt. 315, R. 5.4