Revoking a License – If it is determined a Relative/Fictive Kin foster home should

Revoking a License – If it is determined a Relative/Fictive Kin foster home should be closed, MDCPS will send a Notice of Action to the Relative/Fictive Kin foster parents. Each case is considered individually, but a home may be closed for any of the following reasons: 1. The family requests their home be closed, or the relative child(ren) is no longer in custody and placed in the home and the family does not desire to convert their home to a Non-Relative Foster Home; 2. The family moves out of state; 3. The family refuses to cooperate with the regulations and policies of MDCPS; 4. The family moves adults or children into the home without notifying the Licensure staff; 5. Failure to complete a Corrective Action Plan; 6. The family cannot or will not act to meet MDCPS licensing requirements; 7. There is a substantiated report of child maltreatment; 8. If there is a second violation of the same policy in a Licensed Home within a six (6) month period, the home could be closed; or 9. If there is a second violation of a different policy in a Licensed Home within a six (6) month period, the Specialist may recommend a CAP or home closure.