Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) The
child-caring agency providing services for youth who are at risk of sex
trafficking must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001
through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition
to the program standards outlined in this rule.
(2) The child-caring agency may utilize a
shift or house parent staffing model.
(3) The child-caring agency shall develop
policies and procedures for all services provided, and home or facility
security plans.
(4) Training.
(a) The child-caring agency shall ensure all
direct care staff complete pre-service training requirements in paragraph
65C-46.011(9)(c),
F.A.C., and receive an additional 12 hours of Department-approved, specialized
training on human trafficking. The specialized training must be completed
within two months from the completion of pre-service training. The 12-hour
Department approved training on human trafficking shall be delivered by a
trainer certified by the Department. Staff who complete pre-service training
are permitted to have unsupervised contact with children during the completion
of the specialized training. Training topics shall include:
1. Pathways to entry and
vulnerabilities;
2. Human
trafficking and at-risk children;
3. Understanding the impact of
trauma;
4. Essential service
delivery and collaboration; and
5.
Motivational Interviewing.
(b) The child-caring agency shall ensure
there are available staff trained in a Department-approved human trafficking
prevention education curriculum to facilitate to youth residing in the
home.
(c) Of the 40 hours of annual
in-service training required in paragraph
65C-46.011(9)(d),
F.A.C., eight (8) hours shall be focused on human
trafficking.
(5)
Admission. Prior to admission, the child-caring agency shall ensure the child
or youth meets criteria for "at risk of sex trafficking, " as defined in Rule
65C-46.001, F.A.C.
(6) Client Services. The child-caring agency
must provide high-quality, supportive services for youth to include, but are
not limited to:
(a) Family/group/individual
counseling;
(b) Treatment and
intervention for sexual assault, if applicable;
(c) Substance abuse and mental health
screening;
(d) Life
skills;
(e) Vocational or
educational supports;
(f) Discharge
planning;
(g) Behavioral health
care, if applicable;
(h) Mentoring;
and
(i) Programming related to the
prevention of sex-trafficking including healthy relationships, interpersonal
boundaries, community engagement, etc.
Rulemaking Authority
409.175(5) FS.
Law Implemented 409.175
FS.
New 5-26-21, Formerly 64C-14.1183, Amended
7-27-22.
