CHILD CARE HOMES AS FOSTER HOMES

To: REGIONAL EXECUTIVE STAFF, CIRCUIT MANAGERS, AND CHILDREN’S DIVISION STAFF
From: TIM DECKER, DIRECTOR

DISCUSSION:

The purpose of this memorandum is to introduce a policy revision which provides clarification regarding the process to be used when licensed or registered child care providers apply to be a licensed resource home for the Children’s Division.

Protecting and ensuring the safety and well being of Missouri’s children is the Children’s Division’s mission. Assisting an applicant’s understanding with the Foster Family Home Licensing Rule, the Children’s Division registered or contracted provider guidelines and the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Child Care Regulation (SCCR) provides the opportunity to avert conflicts with the policies for the registered child care providers, licensed child care providers and licensed resource homes.

NECESSARY ACTION

Review this memorandum with all Children’s Division staff.
Review revised Child Welfare Manual chapters as indicated below.
All questions should be cleared through normal supervisory channels and directed to:

PDS CONTACT

Elizabeth Tattershall

573-522-1191

Elizabeth.Tattershall@dss.mo.gov

PROGRAM MANAGER

Amy Martin

573-751-3171

Amy.L.Martin@dss.mo.gov

CHILD WELFARE MANUAL REVISIONS

Child Care Homes as Foster Homes, Section 6 Chapter 3, Subsection 4

FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS

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REFERENCE DOCUMENTS AND RESOURCES

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RELATED STATUTE

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ADMINISTRATIVE RULE

Foster Family Home Licensing Rule

COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION (COA) STANDARDS

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CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES REVIEW (CFSR)

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PROTECTIVE FACTORS N/A

Parental Resilience

Social Connections

Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development

Concrete Support in Times of Need

Social and Emotional Competence of Children

FACES REQUIREMENTS

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