Mo. Code Regs. tit. 13 § 35-60.080

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 24, December 16, 2024

Section 13 CSR 35-60.080 - Licensing Standard Waivers for Relative Resource Providers

PURPOSE: This proposed amendment revises the citations regarding the waiver of certain non-safety foster home licensing standards to be granted on a case-by-case basis for relatives to become licensed as relative resource providers.

(1) A relative care provider shall meet all licensing requirements to be licensed as a foster home. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this rule, the Children's Division may grant a waiver of non-safety licensure standards on a case-by-case basis. The Children's Division will grant a waiver of non-safety foster home licensing standards only if the relative provider establishes the safety and well being of the relative foster child(ren) can be assured if the waiver is granted.

(2) Only the following licensing non-safety standards may be waived to license a relative resource provider under this regulation:

(A) The requirements of 13 CSR 35-60.020(1), (2), and (3);

(B) The requirements of 13 CSR 35-60.030(1), (4)(A), and (5)(B); and/or

(C) The requirements of 13 CSR 35-60.040(2)(D) through (F), and (2)(J).

13 CSR 35-60.080

Adopted by Missouri Register February 1, 2016/Volume 41, Number 03, effective 3/31/2016

Amended by Missouri Register December 15, 2020/Volume 45, Number 24, effective 1/29/2021