18 MAC Pt. 311, R. 5.14
Partner Provider Records for Therapeutic and Traditional Foster Home – The
Cite as 18 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 311, R. 5.14
Partner Provider Records for Therapeutic and Traditional Foster Home – The
Partner Provider must maintain separate records for each Foster Family home which
must contain:
1. The application;
2. Completed SAFE home study;
3. Current medical reports including any medications, including psychotropic
meds, and any additional information from mental health therapists or
physicians needed to support that the foster family members can safely and
effectively carry out childcare tasks;
4. Verification of Tuberculosis (TB) Test results;
5. Criminal background, Sex Offender and Central Registry checks which
include fingerprints on all household members aged eighteen (18) years and
older prior child being placed in the home;
6. MACWIS Inquiry Data Sheet results from the Congregate Care Unit;
7. List of the Partner Provider workers’ visits with the child and Foster Family,
including dates of visits and detailed summaries for each;
8. Three (3) letters of personal reference;
9. Copy of the license;
10. Historical narrative of the care provided for each child including all
significant events by the Foster Family;
11. Chronological list of children placed with the Foster Family, including date
placed, date discharged from care and child’s legal name;
12. Narratives and all supporting documentation regarding any and all
allegations of abuse, neglect, exploitation, corporeal punishment, and/or
other maltreatment alleged to have occurred during the time the child was
placed in that home;
13. A termination summary for closed homes including reasons for the closure;
14. Legal documents including but not limited to:
a. Current marriage license;
b. All divorce decrees;
c. Proof of auto insurance; and
d. Valid driver’s license.
15. Current bi-annual CPR and First Aid training;
16. If the home has a pool, all household members must be certified in CPR and
First Aid. The Partner Provider and foster parent(s) must also provide a
safety plan that outlines how they will keep the child/ren safe to include:
a. Prevention of access to pool without supervision.
b. Life-saving equipment.
c. Any other barriers to prevent a child from entering pool unsupervised
17. Verification of training completion;
18. Copy of the board payment included in the Partner Provider’s placement
agreement;
19. Signed copy of the Partner Provider’s grievance policy;
20. Signed copy of Partner Provider’s discipline policy and corporal punishment
policy;
21. Signed copy of Foster Parent Bill of Rights;
22. Signed copy of Foster Parent grievance policy;
23. Transportation plan;
24. Disaster plan and emergency plan;
25. Current vaccination records on all domestic household pets and outdoor
animals on the premises that are accessible to the foster children. Any pets
that do not receive vaccinations must be caged and not exposed to children
placed in the home. Exceptions may be made by MDCPS upon request.
The following information regarding ALL Foster Homes must be sent to Congregate
Care Unit within seven (7) calendar days after a home is licensed and as information
is updated:
1. Face Sheet;
2. Copy of all parent licenses and certifications background checks, criminal
record, central registry check, sexual offender registry including fingerprints
on all household members age 18 years and older;
3. Signed copies of grievance and discipline policy;
4. Signed copies of child abuse state of compliance;
5. Home study;
6. Detailed pictures of each room in the home;
7. Detailed pictures of the exterior of the home and surroundings; and
8. Home inspection report of the checklist of minimum compliance.