Rule 37.97.141 - YOUTH CARE FACILITY (YCF): YOUTH TO AWAKE STAFF RATIOS(1) The following ratio must be followed: (a) the youth to awake staff ratio of a youth group home shall be no more than 8:1 at all times; and(b) the youth to awake staff ratio of a youth shelter care facility shall be no more than 8:1 at all times.(2) Child care agencies shall meet staffing requirements as set forth in ARM 37.97.207.(3) Therapeutic group homes shall meet staffing requirements as set forth in ARM 37.97.903.(4) The YCF must have a policy that specifies a nighttime safety protocol for youth.Mont. Admin. r. 37.97.141
NEW, 2011 MAR p. 387, Eff. 3/25/11.52-2-111, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA; IMP, 52-2-113, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA;