Section 424.642 - Application for license: Inclusion of information regarding agencyAn application for a license to operate a foster care agency submitted to the licensing authority pursuant to NRS 424.095 must be accompanied by:
1. A copy of the articles of incorporation, constitution and bylaws of the foster care agency and, if applicable, a copy of its certification of tax-exempt status from the Internal Revenue Service.2. The name, address, contact information, position held on the governing body and any other information required by the licensing authority for each of the current members of the governing body of the foster care agency and any person who holds more than 5 percent ownership in the foster care agency.3. An organizational chart or other chart showing the structure of the foster care agency which includes, without limitation, a job description for each position listed in the chart.4. A copy of any professional license or certification issued by this State to each person employed by the foster care agency, if the license or certification is relevant to the duties of the person or the programs and services provided by the foster care agency.5. A copy of the certificate of accreditation of the foster care agency, if applicable.6. The fee for licensure set by the licensing authority as authorized pursuant to NRS 424.094.7. A written statement that describes the programs and services to be offered by the foster care agency and the scope of its operations, which must include, without limitation, a statement of purpose and the philosophy, goals and objectives of the foster care agency.8. A copy of the foster care agency's written policies, procedures and practices concerning: (a) The maintenance of a professional relationship and regular contact between the staff of the foster care agency and the family of each child served by the foster care agency;(b) The sharing of information about a child served by the foster care agency with the child's advocate and the agency which provides child welfare services or other agency or person who placed the child in foster care;(c) Required training for the staff of the foster care agency;(d) Activities to ensure the delivery of quality programs and services to children served by the foster care agency and their families;(e) The frequency of on-site monitoring of a foster home by the director of the foster care agency; and(f) The methods to be used to identify and reduce risks to the health, safety and well-being of children served by and the staff of the foster care agency.9. If the applicant is a foster care agency that is operating in this State or another state, a report from an independent auditor of the complete financial information for the foster care agency or business organization that owns the foster care agency for the fiscal year immediately preceding the date of the application.10. If the applicant is a foster care agency that is not currently operating in this State or another state, a proposed itemized budget for the operation of the foster care agency, including, without limitation, the expected expenses and revenue for the first year the foster care agency proposes to provide programs and services in this State.11. A statement identifying the geographic area in which the foster care agency proposes to provide programs and services in this State.12. Evidence that the applicant currently holds and maintains: (a) Motor vehicle liability insurance covering the motor vehicles used to conduct the normal business of the foster care agency;(b) Workers' compensation insurance;(c) Commercial general liability insurance;(d) Professional liability insurance, if applicable; and(e) A license to operate a business in this State issued by the Secretary of State and a license to operate a business in a city or county in this State issued by that city or county.13. Evidence satisfactory to the licensing authority that the applicant has adequate money to support and sustain the activities of the foster care agency, including, without limitation, an amount adequate to pay for: (a) Utilities, rent for commercial property and any other operating costs; and(b) The salaries and other wages of any staff employed or anticipated to be employed by the foster care agency.Nev. Admin. Code § 424.642
Added to NAC by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R110-13, eff. 6-23-2014