Hawaii Administrative Rules
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Department of Human Services
Chapter 1625 - LICENSING OF RESOURCE FAMILY HOMES FOR CHILDREN
Subchapter 2 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Section 17-1625-21 - Other children in the home
Universal Citation: HI Admin Rules 17-1625-21
Current through August, 2024
(a) Prior to licensing, or placement of a child or children into the home, consideration shall be given to the following.
(1) The home
shall not be licensed for more than five unrelated foster children,
(2) The home may be licensed for six or more
minor siblings if in the best interest of the children.
(3) Unless otherwise approved by the
department in accordance with departmental procedures no more than two foster
children under the age of two can be cared for per licensed resource family
within a home.
(4) A resource
family home licensed by the department shall not accept children from any other
source without:
(A) Informing the department
of the potential placement prior to accepting the child; and
(B) Obtaining permission from the department,
pursuant to these rules.
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