Specialized Homes for Medically Fragile Children – A licensed Foster Family

Specialized Homes for Medically Fragile Children – A licensed Foster Family specializing in medically fragile children shall comply with all foster home requirements as well as the following conditions: 1. Receive training to provide care to children with specific medical diagnoses. 2. Demonstrate the ability to care for children with special needs such as feeding tubes, heart monitors, oxygen, fetal alcohol syndrome, cerebral palsy, diabetes, diagnosed emotional or behavioral illnesses or disorders, HIV, etc. 3. Verify an additional eight (8) hours of specialized training by a certified Partner Provider. The additional hours shall include CPR training, first aid, medication administration and recognition and response to child behaviors that jeopardize health and well-being. 4. Agree to be licensed for no more than one (1)special care child at any given time. Placement of more than one (1) special care child may be considered in cases of sibling groups or other extraordinary circumstances. A waiver must be requested from MDCPS Coordinated Care Unit (Therapeutic.Placement@mdcps.ms.gov). If the specialized home is caring for the siblings of a medically fragile child, these siblings will not receive the special care board rate unless they have also been certified as eligible for that benefit. 5. Understand that specialized medical/treatment Foster Parents shall provide transportation and accompany the special care foster child to all school activities treatment and medical appointments, as well as any follow-up visits. 6. Agree to stay at the hospital with a special care child in their care should the child be hospitalized. 7. Maintain important records including medical documents, immunization records and a health journal for each special care foster child placed in their home. 8. Maintain adequate school/educational records on each special care foster child placed in their home. 9. Participate as a member of the service team through at least one of the following methods: a. Personal attendance at team meetings b. Conference calls c. Provision of a written report on the child’s progress, including any recommendations for service.