Section 7 AAC 67.030 - Application for an initial or renewal of a foster home license(a) An applicant for a license to operate a foster home under AS 47.32 and this chapter shall submit an initial application in the name of the individuals responsible for the operation of the foster home, in a format provided by the department. The following additional information is required for the application to be complete: (1) a statement as to whether each adult household member has ever operated, or currently is operating, a licensed facility, in state or out of state, to include a child care, residential care, or other licensed facility, and any reasons for any termination of that license;(2) information concerning any denial of a prior application for a license under AS 47.32, voluntary termination or enforcement action of a license issued under AS 47.32, or termination for cause as an employee in a facility licensed under AS 47.32;(3) a statement demonstrating that the applicant has resources sufficient to meet the financial needs of the applicant's family, independent of any foster care maintenance payment as set out in 7 AAC 53;(4) verification, through a government-issued photographic identification such as a driver's license or passport, that the applicant is at least 21 years of age or older;(5) information regarding any licensing specialization requested under 7 AAC 67.400 - 7 AAC 67.420;(6) the signed release of information authorization for a background check for all household members over 16 years of age;(7) for each household member over 16 years of age, the fingerprints that are required under AS 47.05.310(e) for a report of criminal justice information and a national criminal history record check;(8) foster parent background information in a format provided by the department;(9) a plan for care and supervision in a format provided by the department;(10) an emergency response plan in a format provided by the department.(b) Not later than 10 working days after receiving the application, the department will provide the applicant written notification of the application's receipt and the status of completion.(c) Not later than 30 days from the date that department receives the initial licensing application, the applicant shall provide the following information, if applicable, to the department:(1) fire safety, solid waste, wastewater, or drinking water inspection reports conducted by a state or municipal authority responsible for those inspections as required under 13 AAC 50, 18 AAC 60, 18 AAC 72, or 18 AAC 80, and any variances, waivers, or exemptions granted under those chapters;(2) a request for a general or background check variance in accordance with 7 AAC 67.075;(3) any additional documents, such as training records or references to determine if the applicant meets the applicable requirements of AS 47.05.300 - 47.05.390, AS 47.32, 7 AAC 10, and this chapter.(d) An applicant has 30 days from the date the department receives the initial application under (a) of this section to complete all actions required for licensure or the department may consider the application incomplete and close it. The department will notify the applicant in writing if the department closes the application.(e) The department may extend the application timeframes for an additional 45 days, if circumstances exist that require additional information to complete the licensing process.(f) In a two-parent household, both parents must initiate the application process, unless the licensing supervisor approves one of the following exceptions; (1) one of the individuals is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States and is stationed outside the state for the duration of the foster home license;(2) documentation of a legal separation if the two parents are not residing together in the foster home;(3) documentation that one of the parents is incapacitated and unable to provide care to the foster child during the duration of the foster home license;(4) other unique circumstances in which one individual will not be responsible for any household management or the care of a child placed in the home.(g) In (f) of this section, "two-parent household" means a two-individual domestic relationship in which the individuals are married, have a domestic partnership, or cohabitateEff. 7/1/2022, Register 242, July 2022Authority:AS 44.30.020
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