Section 400.12326. Borrowed home.

(1) Before placing a child in a foster home certified by another agency or tribe, the agency shall have a record containing all of the following documents:

(a)   Prior approval from the certifying agency authorizing the placement of a child in the home.

(b)   Documentation that the foster parent is willing to accept the foster child.

(c)    A copy of the initial evaluation with written endorsement by the borrowing agency that the evaluation is acceptable.

(d)   A copy of the current reevaluation with written endorsement by the borrowing agency that the evaluation is acceptable.

(e)   A list of all children currently placed in the home.

(f)   Documentation that the foster parent has received orientation to the policies of the borrowing agency.

(g)   A copy of the foster parent /agency agreement signed by the foster parent and the borrowing agency.

(h)    A copy of the current children's foster home license application and children's foster home licensing transaction record documents from the certifying agency.

(i)   A copy of all special evaluations completed during the last 2 years.

(2) The borrowing agency is responsible for securing the items identified in subrules

(1)   (d), (e), (g), (h), and (i) of this rule annually for the duration of the child’s placement.

(3)   The certifying agency is responsible for certification functions, including special evaluations, and shall share all information regarding changes in the home with all agencies that have children in placement in the home.

History: 2014 AACS.