Delaware Administrative Code
Title 14 - Education
900 - Special Populations
936 - Child Placing Agencies
Part II - FOSTER CARE
Section 936-II-37.0 - Foster Parent Recruitment and Training

Universal Citation: 14 DE Admin Code 936-II-37.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024

37.1 A licensee shall have a written plan describing a strategy for recruiting foster parents. A plan shall be flexible in considering the type of foster care provided and the age, developmental needs, racial identity, biological sibling relationships, and child's special needs.

37.2 A licensee shall hold foster parent training to provide basic information to foster parent applicants. The agency shall document that the applicant attended and received training on the following topics:

37.2.1 Foster parent's role, responsibilities, and expectations as a member of a team charged with responsibility for a child's care, education, and legal rights;

37.2.2 Review of a placement packet/materials for a child;

37.2.3 Involvement of a birth parent or guardian and other family member in a child's life;

37.2.4 Safety procedures, including certification for first aid and CPR that includes a "hands-on" skills demonstration applicable to the ages of children in placement and the need for proper installation and safe use of a car seat;

37.2.5 Regulations regarding a foster home's physical environment and steps necessary for compliance;

37.2.6 Policies on religious participation and education;

37.2.7 Cultural competence and diversity awareness;

37.2.8 Positive behavior management policy;

37.2.9 Confidentiality policy;

37.2.10 Applicable federal and State laws, including Prudent Parenting Standards;

37.2.11 Child and adolescent development;

37.2.12 Abuse and neglect including impact of trauma on child's development;

37.2.13 Child nutrition;

37.2.14 Health care;

37.2.15 Universal precautions;

37.2.16 Signs of human trafficking;

37.2.17 Impact of childhood trauma;

37.2.18 Administration of Medication;

37.2.19 Respite care;

37.2.20 Background check requirements;

37.2.21 Emergency planning and procedures and crisis management and intervention;

37.2.22 Foster care payment procedure; and

37.2.23 Agency's structure, purpose, policies, services, and contact person.

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