CHILD WELFARE MANUAL

Section 6, Chapter 3 (Resource Family Assessment and Licensing Process), Subsection 7, – (Closing a Resource Home)

3.7   Closing a Resource Home

 Steps to close a resource home not due to licensing infractions include:

  • If closure of the license is due to adverse action, refer to Section 6 Chapter 7.
  • Obtain a written request to withdraw the license.
  • If the vendor does not provide a written request to withdraw, and there are no licensing concerns to proceed with adverse close action, enter the close reason of Discontinued Services in FACES to close the vendor.
  • Write a closing summary for the case record. Refer to Section 5 Chapter 2 Subsection 9.
  • Conduct an exit interview. Refer to Section 5 Chapter 1 Subsection 6 Sub-subsection 7.
  • Update the screens in FACES

3.7.1 Removing one parent from a two parent license

(1) If a licensee who was approved for a two- (2-) parent foster family home license moves away from the foster family home, both persons listed on the license shall notify the division in writing two (2) weeks prior to this change, or within two (2) weeks after its occurrence if the change in residence was unplanned.

(A) Each licensee on the two- (2-) parent license who desires to continue providing foster care services shall be re-assessed by the division as a single foster parent family home.

(B) Each licensee who fails to notify the division within the time frame identified herein will be in violation of their license and the division shall commence the revocation process as outlined in 13 CSR 35-60.090.

(2) If a licensee who was approved for a two- (2-) parent foster family home license dies, the surviving licensee shall notify the division in writing within two (2) weeks of the death.

(A) If the surviving licensee desires to continue providing foster care services, he or she shall be re-assessed by the division as a single parent foster family home.

(B) If the surviving licensee fails to notify the division within the time frame identified herein, he or she will be in violation of their license and the division shall commence the revocation process as outlined in 13 CSR 35-60.090.

Memoranda History:

CD16-18, CD16-45