Alaska Administrative Code
Title 7 - Health and Social Services
Part 4 - Children's Services and Juvenile Justice
Chapter 67 - Foster Home Licensing Standards
Article 1 - Licensing Process
7 AAC 67.045 - Provisional foster home license issued under emergency conditions

(a) The department may issue a provisional foster home license under emergency conditions to an applicant if a child must be placed immediately and the department determines that it is in the child's best interest to place the child in the applicant's home.

(b) The department may issue a license under this section, regardless of whether the application is complete, if the department has determined from initial background screening, information provided, and any further investigation, that the applicant meets minimum standards of care that protect the health, safety, and well-being of the child. A license issued under this section is valid for 90 days unless the department specifies a shorter period.

(c) Before placement under this section, the department will conduct an initial background screening for the applicant, and each household member 16 years of age and older, including a search of the following databases:

(d) Before issuing a license under this section, the department will conduct a licensing inspection under 7 AAC 67.037.

(e) The department representative or designee shall obtain one reference for each applicant to attest to that applicant's good character, reputation, and skills in caring for children.

(f) Not later than 30 days after issuance of a license under this section, an applicant must submit a completed application under 7 AAC 67.040 to maintain a provisional foster home license.

(g) If the department does not issue a license under this section, the applicant may apply for a provisional foster home license under this chapter.