If a prospective foster or adoptive family selects DFPS as their child-placing agency (CPA), the FAD worker must determine whether to:

 •   verify the prospective foster parent; or

 •   approve the prospective adoptive parent.

To make an initial assessment of the prospective parents, their family, and their home, the FAD worker must visit the home:

 •   before the prospective parents complete pre-service training; and

 •   before the FAD worker begins a home screening.

Completing the Home Visit

For a detailed list of tasks to complete during the home visit, see Form 2176  Home and Family Assessment Protocol.

During the assessment, the FAD worker must discuss with the prospective parents any obvious conflicts to Minimum Standards that the FAD worker observes in the home.

After the visit, the FAD worker must consult with the FAD supervisor to address any concerns about the family and any minimum standard issues.