N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43B-6.5

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 12, June 17, 2024

Section 8:43B-6.5 - Evaluation of AFC caregivers

(a) An AFC sponsor agency shall interview and evaluate prospective AFC caregivers to determine the appropriateness of the prospective AFC caregiver to care for a client in the AFC caregiver's home, and ensure that prospective AFC caregivers meet the requirements outlined at N.J.A.C. 8:43B-4.1.

(b) The AFC sponsor agency's evaluation process shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Conducting an initial interview with the prospective AFC caregiver and all residents of the prospective AFC caregiver's household;

2. Obtaining personal and employment references; and

3. Evaluating the safety and appropriateness of the home as an AFC home.

(c) The sponsor agency shall establish a network of AFC caregivers and/or community agencies available for emergency and temporary placement of clients.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:43B-6.5

Adopted by 55 N.J.R. 377(a), effective 3/6/2023