Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-51-.05

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 660-5-51-.05 - Documentation Requirements

(1) Child-placing agencies, residential child care facilities and foster family homes providing transitional and independent living placements shall complete documentation as described in this rule.

(a) Independent Living Intake and Orientation Checklist - Providers shall complete an intake and orientation checklist for each youth who will reside in an independent living placement. The "Independent Living Intake and Orientation Checklist" may be used by providers or they may develop one of their own that includes items on this list.

(b) Personal Safety Agreement (DHR-FCS-2139) - Youth who are planning to move into an independent living setting are required to review and sign the "Personal Safety Agreement." If the youth refuses to abide by the safety guidelines, the placement cannot occur. Providers shall ensure that a new form is reviewed and signed each year that the youth remains in the independent living placement.

(c) Monitoring Sheet For Youth In Independent Living Placements (DHR-FCS-2138) - Providers are required to complete the "Monitoring Sheet For Youth In Independent Living Placements" for each youth residing in an independent living placement.

(d) Monthly Transitional And Independent Living Placement Report (DHR-FCS-2140) - Child-placing agencies and residential child care facilities must complete the "Monthly Transitional And Independent Living Placement Report" for each month that they have youth in a transitional or independent living placement. Foster family home providers are not required to complete this report.

(e) Foster Family Home Approval to Provide A Transitional or Independent Living Placement (DHR-FCS-2141) - This form is completed by the County DHR where the foster family home is located to indicate that the transitional or independent living placement setting meets the Minimum Standards For Foster Family Homes. The approval must be reviewed, signed, and dated by the foster parent(s) providing the placement and by the County DHR Director.

Author: Jerome Webb

Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-51-.05

New Rule: Filed October 6, 2006; effective November 10, 2006.

Statutory Authority: Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (H.R. 3443) amended title IV, Part E, Social Security Act; Public Law 106-169; Code of Ala. 1975, § 38-7-2.