Indiana Administrative Code
Title 465 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILD SERVICES
Article 2 - CHILD WELFARE SERVICES
Rule 12 - Children's Homes and Child Caring Institutions Defined as Group Homes
Section 12-37 - Plan of operation

Universal Citation: 465 IN Admin Code 12-37

Current through March 20, 2024

Authority: IC 12-13-5-3

Affected: IC 12-17.4

Sec. 37.

(a) Prior to initial licensure, the child caring institution shall submit to the SDPW the following documentation:

(1) Needs assessment.

(2) Purpose of child caring institution.

(3) Ages, gender, and type of children to be served.

(4) Location of child caring institution and geographic area from which children will be received.

(5) Type of buildings.

(6) Financial information regarding the following:
(A) New construction and maintenance of building.

(B) Operation of the child caring institution and child care program.

(C) Sources of income and fundraising methods.

(7) Program design for the children as follows:
(A) Emotional and social development.

(B) Education.

(C) Work program.

(D) Recreation.

(E) Nutrition.

(F) Medical and dental care.

(G) Clothing.

(H) Family involvement.

(I) Discipline.

(8) Administration is to include the following:
(A) Identification of the governing body or members of the board of Directors including full name, address, and occupation of each.

(B) A plan for staffing including number and types of positions anticipated, job descriptions, and qualifications.

(b) The child caring institution shall operate in accordance with the written plan of operation.

Transferred from the Division of Family Resources ( 470 IAC 3-14-37 ) to the Department of Child Services ( 465 IAC 2-12-37 ) by P.L. 234-2005, SECTION 195, effective July 1, 2005.

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