Section 84222 - [Operative 7/1/2024] Plan of Operation(a) The plan of operation shall include the following: (1) A description of the family-like setting in which the children will live.(2) A description of the staffing pattern, including:(A) The provision of care by houseparents.(B) The provision for breaks, vacations, and sick days for the houseparents while ensuring that another qualified houseparent cares for the children.(3) The policies and procedures for family member involvement in the needs and services plan and in the caregiving.(4) The toilet training policies and procedures.(5) The plan for indoor and outdoor activities designed to meet the developmental and therapeutic needs of these children.(A) This plan must include quiet and active play, rest and relaxation, eating, toileting, individual attention from the houseparent or child care worker, and activities that foster the child's cognitive development.(B) In minor parent programs, the plan must include time for the parent to spend with their child in activities appropriate to the child's development and to the parent's development of parenting skills.(6) The plan for therapeutic interventions by trained professionals to evaluate and address each child's needs and to alleviate the effects of past trauma.(7) A list and copies of all agreements and contracts with participating private or public service providers.(8) Description of quality assurance procedures to ensure accountability of the facility's service providers.(9) The policies and procedures for discipline and guidance.(10) The policies and procedures to prevent disease and control infection.(11) The procedures to prepare children for transitions, such as changes in daily schedules or in caregiving.(12) The plan for providing appropriate parenting education to the minor parents.(13) The plan for assuring that each minor parent complies with the requirements in Sections 84276, 84277, and 84278.1 when caring for their child.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 84222
Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1530.8 and 1531, Health and Safety Code; and Section 11467.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.
Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1501, 1530.8 and 1531, Health and Safety Code; and Section 11467.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.
1. New article 3 (section 84222) and section filed 9-24-98; operative 9-24-98 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 98, No. 39).
2. Amendment of subsection (a)(5)(A) and new subsections (a)(5)(B) and (a)(12)-(13) filed 11-18-2003; operative 12-18-2003 (Register 2003, No. 47).
3. Amendment of subsections (a)(5)(B) and (a)(13) filed 3-1-2024; operative 7/1/2024 (Register 2024, No. 9).