Alaska Administrative Code
Title 7 - Health and Social Services
Part 4 - Children's Services and Juvenile Justice
Chapter 67 - Foster Home Licensing Standards
Article 2 - Foster Home Administration, Operation, and Management
7 AAC 67.105 - Qualifications of individuals having regular contact with children in a foster home

Universal Citation: 7 AK Admin Code 67.105

Current through August 30, 2024

(a) For the purpose of this section, an individual having regular contact with children in a foster home includes an alternate caregiver, a babysitter, and a household member.

(b) An individual having regular contact with children in a foster home must

(1) be of reputable character, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate responsible, stable, law-abiding, and emotionally mature behavior;

(2) treat all children in the home fairly;

(3) have the capacity to deal with frustration and conflict and the ability to work with children who, because of their background and experience, might express themselves negatively toward the caregiver; and

(4) be willing to work cooperatively with the child in care, the child's parents and family members, the department, and if applicable, service providers within the foster home.

(1) pose a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child;

(2) abuse or neglect a child;

(3) engage in any sexually suggestive or sexually exploitive behaviors with a child; or

(4) have a romantic relationship with a child.

Authority:AS 44.30.020

AS 47.14.120

AS 47.32.010

AS 47.32.020

AS 47.32.030

AS 47.32.110

AS 47.32.180

AS 47.32.190

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