N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6347.07

Current through Register No. 1, January 2, 2025

Section He-C 6347.07 - Requirements for Specialized Care Credential

(a) In addition to being in compliance with He-C 6446, a foster parent seeking a specialized care credential shall:

(1) Have at least one year of experience as a foster parent;

(2) Provide one written reference from a professional, such as a currently licensed foster parent, physician, therapist, or teacher who has personal knowledge of the foster parent's ability to observe and assess children's behavior;

(3) Provide one written reference from a CPSW or a JPPO who is familiar with the foster parent's experience with children in foster care;

(4) Attend 21 hours of DCYF-approved training for specialized care, which includes topics relating to:

a. Introduction to specialized care that includes the following topics:

1. Foster care as a family support service;

2. The role of the foster parent in case assessment and planning;

3. How to clearly describe the behaviors of children; and

4. The importance of establishing case objectives and action steps to achieve those objectives;

b. Behavior management;

c. Handling sexualized behaviors;

d. Caring for children with developmental disabilities;

e. Caring for children with emotional disabilities; and

f. Working with the primary families to encourage the family members to remain active participants in the life of the child; and

(5) Have sufficient experience and education, as demonstrated through compliance with He-C 6446.16 through He-C 6446.19 to care for a child with special needs.

(b) A foster parent providing specialized care shall complete a minimum of 24 hours of in-service training during the 2 year licensing period pursuant to He-C 6446.14(k), 12 hours of which shall be related to the special needs of the child in care or as approved by the DCYF to enable the foster parent to strengthen or develop competencies to meet the needs of child(ren) in care.

(c) A foster parent providing specialized care shall:

(1) Keep and maintain detailed records on each child in care, including:

a. A detailed description of the placement:

b. A description of the visits between the family with the child in care and the CPSW or JPPO; and

c. A description of other appointments kept by the child in care; and

(2) By the 15th of each month, complete and submit to the CPSW or JPPO a monthly report including the following about the child in care:

a. The name and birth date of the child:

b. The date of placement of the child in the foster home;

c. The name of the child's CPSW or JPPO;

d. Observations of the child's behavior and attitudes, any incidents requiring restraint or seclusion reportable under RSA 126-U:7-a, and relationship with members of the foster family;

e. Health care information;

f. Involvement with psychotherapy or counseling;

g. School attendance and performance;

h. Court action during the month; and

i. Any other information related to the health, safety, or educational progress of the child, including indications of improvement and areas of concern.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6347.07

(See Revision Note at part heading for He-C 6347) #9266, eff 9-20-08

Amended by Volume XXXVI Number 41, Filed October 13, 2016, Proposed by #11181, Effective 9/19/2016, Expires 3/18/2017.

Amended by Volume XXXVII Number 15, Filed April 13, 2017, Proposed by #12134, Effective 3/18/2017, Expires 3/18/2027.

Amended by Volume XL Number 28, Filed July 9, 2020, Proposed by #13055, Effective 6/16/2020, Expires 6/16/2030.