18 MAC Pt. 311, R. 5.2
Definition of Foster Family Home – For purposes of this Chapter, a “foster family
Cite as 18 Miss. Admin. Code Pt. 311, R. 5.2
Definition of Foster Family Home – For purposes of this Chapter, a “foster family
home” is the home of an individual or family:
1. That is licensed or approved by the state or tribe in which it is situated as a
foster family home and that meets the standards established for the licensing
or approval;
2. In which a child in foster care has been placed in the care of an individual
who resides with the child and who has been licensed or approved by the
state or tribe to be a foster parent;
3. Which the state or tribe deems capable of adhering to the reasonable and
prudent parent standard; and
4. That provides 24-hour substitute care for children placed away from their
parents or other caretakers.