Nev. Admin. Code § 424.465

Current through June 11, 2024
Section 424.465 - Placement of child in foster home
1. The selection of a foster home involves the matching of the child's individual needs to the capacities of the foster family. The decision to place the child in a foster home is jointly made by the child's caseworker the foster parents, the agency which provides child welfare services or other agency or person who intends to place the child in a foster home and, if applicable, the foster care agency.
2. The preparation of a child for placement in a foster home is primarily the responsibility of the child's caseworker. The foster parents must also be involved in the preparation planning.
3. Whenever possible, arrangements should be made for the child to visit the foster home before admission, the other children in the foster home should be prepared for the child's arrival and the child's room should be ready for him.
4. Preplacement planning may be abbreviated in emergency placement situations.
5. The foster home shall not accept a private placement without the prior approval of a licensing authority representative.

Nev. Admin. Code § 424.465

Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 105.1 + § 106.2, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89-NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R044-02, 7-23-2002; A by R110-13, eff. 6/23/2014

NRS 424.020