Foster Home Study – The Partner Provider must conduct a Foster Home study to

Foster Home Study – The Partner Provider must conduct a Foster Home study to assess the appropriateness of the applicant(s) to be Foster Parent(s) utilizing the SAFE methodology to include the frequency of visits/interviews. Partner Providers must follow all requirements set forth in the SAFE Home Study methodology related to applicant references, etc. In addition to the overall requirements of the SAFE Home Study, the Partner Provider must ensure that the following areas are included in the home study(s): 1. Ability to ensure that the family has additional supports for alternative care when needed to include daycare/childcare; 2. Child caring skills and willingness to acquire additional skills needed for the child’s development; 3. Ability to provide for the child’s physical and emotional needs; 4. Verification from a physician that each family member has no communicable diseases, specific illnesses or disabilities which would interfere with the family’s capability to care for a child. All household members must provide additional immunization records; 5. Ability to provide financially for the child or children; (a detailed description of the finances of the prospective Foster Parent (s) including but not limited to income, debts, expenses, medical insurance and life insurance); 6. Verification of employment and/or income; 7. Religious orientation, if any; 8. Location and physical environment of the home; 9. Recommendations for foster care in regard to number, age, sex, characteristics and special needs of children best served by the family; All foster home application records must be maintained while the foster home is open, and seven (7) years thereafter.