California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 6 - Licensing of Community Care Facilities
Chapter 8.8 - Foster Family Agencies
Article 3 - Application Procedures
Section 88018 - Application for Licensure

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 88018

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

(a) In addition to Section 80018, excluding Sections 80018(d)(6) and (13), the following shall apply:

(1) The application shall be filed with the licensing agency designated to serve the foster family agency proposed geographic area of service.

(2) The application shall be signed by the chief executive officer or other authorized member of the Board of Directors and shall be accompanied by written authorization of the governing board granting him/her authority to apply for the license.

(3) The application shall contain a written resolution from the governing board stating that it shall operate the foster family agency program in full conformity with applicable statutes and regulations.

(4) A private foster family agency shall submit copies of its articles of incorporation, bylaws (which must include provisions for control by a responsible governing board), annual statement filed with the Secretary of State, corporate charter (if applicable) and evidence certifying nonprofit status.

(5) The application shall include a written statement describing the manner in which the Board of Directors shall perform the duties specified at Section 88063(c).

(6) The application shall include a written plan of operation as defined in Section 88022.

(7) As a requirement for licensure, the chief executive officer or other authorized member of the Board of Directors and the administrator shall attend an orientation given by the licensing agency which outlines the applicable rules and regulations for operation of a foster family agency.

1. New article 3 and section filed 9-30-93; operative 11-1-93 (Register 93, No. 40).
2. Amendment of subsection (b)(5), repealer of subsections (b)(5)(A)-(M) and amendment of NOTE filed 6-28-99 as an emergency; operative 6-28-99 (Register 99, No. 27). A Certificate of Compliance must be transmitted to OAL by 12-27-99 pursuant to section 73, chapter 311, Statutes of 1998 or emergency language will be repealed by operation of law on the following day.
3. Certificate of Compliance as to 6-28-99 order transmitted to OAL 12-22-99 and filed 2-1-2000 (Register 2000, No. 5).

Note: Authority cited: Section 1530, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 1520 and 1525.3, Health and Safety Code.

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