N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6347.10

Current through Register No. 2, January 9, 2025
Section He-C 6347.10 - Requirements for Assessment Care Credential
(a) In addition to being in compliance with He-C 6446, a foster parent seeking an assessment 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 providing foster care, to include a description of the foster parent's knowledge of the NH foster care system, other substitute care options, and services and resources available in the foster parent's community; and
(4) Complete 6 hours of DCYF approved training related to assessment care, including information on:
a. Observing and assessing children's behavior;
b. Record keeping; and
c. The foster parent's role in case planning.
(b) A foster parent providing assessment 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), 16 hours of which shall be related to the development of skill and competency to assess the behavior of children in care or as approved by the licensing agency to enable the foster parent to strengthen or develop competencies to meet the needs of child(ren) in care.
(c) A foster parent providing assessment care shall provide enhanced support for the evaluation of a child placed in their home by:
(1) Providing transportation for the child to appointments and visits to meet his or her case plan goals for permanency and well-being; and
(2) Attending:
a. Scheduled monthly meetings with DCYF staff and the child in the home; and
b. Treatment team meetings, school meetings, including Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, family assessment and inclusive reunification review meetings, and court reviews.
(d) A foster parent providing assessment care shall keep and maintain detailed records on each child in care, which includes documentation of the following:
(1) All work with the family of the child in care to maintain communication and to gather data for court reports and the case plan;
(2) All appointments and collateral contacts of the child in care;
(3) Daily observation of the behavior patterns and episodes of the child in care, including any incidents requiring restraint or seclusion reportable under RSA 126-U:7-a;
(4) At least one foster parent providing full-time, 24 hours per day of supervision of the child; and
(5) The foster parent's attendance of the licensing agency's case planning meetings concerning the child.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-C 6347.10

(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.