Placement of child in foster home.

1. The selection of a foster home for the placement of a child involves the matching of the child’s individual needs to the capacities of the foster family. The agency that places children shall assess the ability of the foster family to provide the child a nurturing home that supports the emotional, behavioral and developmental well-being and safety of the child. The final decision to place the child in a foster home is jointly made by the child’s caseworker, the foster parents, the agency which provides child welfare services or other agency or person who intends to place the child in a foster home and, if applicable, the foster care agency. 2. The preparation of a child for placement in a foster home is primarily the responsibility of the child’s caseworker. The foster parents must also be involved in the preparation planning. 3. Whenever possible, arrangements should be made for the child to visit the foster home before admission, the other children in the foster home should be prepared for the child’s arrival and the child’s room should be ready for him or her. 4. Preplacement planning may be abbreviated in emergency placement situations. 5. The foster home shall not accept a private placement without the prior approval of a licensing authority representative.