Section R. 400.12327 - Special evaluationRule 327.
(1) Upon receipt of any information that relates to possible noncompliance with any foster home rule, the agency must do all the following: (a) Submit a special investigation record to the department's licensing authority within 5 working days in the manner prescribed by the department.(b) Initiate a special evaluation of the foster home as soon as is indicated, based on the information received, but not later than 7 calendar days after receipt of the information.(c) Conduct an evaluation, in cooperation with child protective services, when applicable, including all necessary collateral contacts.(d) Notify all social service workers who have children placed in the home that a special evaluation has been initiated.(2) An agency shall inform foster parents of all the following before they are questioned or interviewed regarding a special evaluation: (a) That a special evaluation has been initiated.(b) A clear description of the allegations.(c) That the foster parents may involve a person of their choice in any interviews with them involving the special evaluation if the involvement does not impede the timely completion of the evaluation.(3) An agency shall complete a special evaluation within 45 calendar days after receipt of the information. If additional time is required, then the agency shall inform the foster parent, in writing, of the basis for the extension and the expected length of the extension. The total time for the completion of the investigation may not exceed 90 calendar days without written approval from the chief administrator or his or her designee.(4) Before completion of the written report required by subrule (6) of this rule, an agency shall provide the foster parent with a verbal summary of the preliminary findings at the conclusion of the evaluation.(5) Within 15 days of the conclusion of the evaluation, an agency shall complete a written report that includes all the following information:(a) The date the information was received.(c) Dates and places of contacts, names of persons interviewed, and names of the interviewers. If children are interviewed, their last names may not be included in the report.(d) Findings of fact based upon the evaluation.(e) Conclusions regarding licensing rules compliance or noncompliance based on the findings of fact.(f) Any change in the agency's decision regarding the number, SOGIE, age, race, religion, spirituality, ethnic background, and specific characteristics of children who may be placed that is based upon the documentation contained in the summary and conclusions of the report.(g) Recommendations regarding licensing action and any required corrective action.(6) An agency shall do all the following:(a) Provide the foster parent with a copy of the report required by subrule (5) of this rule within 10 calendar days of its completion.(b) Inform the foster parent, in writing, that the foster parent has a right to have his or her written response included as an attachment to the report required by subrule (5) of this rule.(c) Provide a copy of the report to any social services worker that has children placed in the home.(7) If any violations are cited and there is a signed corrective action plan, all social service workers who have children placed in the home must be notified there is a corrective action plan and what is required of the foster parent in that plan.Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.12327
2014 AACS; 2023 MR 12, Eff. 6/26/2023