Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
148 - OFFICE OF CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES
Chapter 16 and 15 - RULES PROVIDING FOR THE LICENSING OF SPECIALIZED CHILDREN'S FOSTER HOMES
Section 148-16 and 15-3 - TYPES OF LICENSES

A. The Department shall issue a full license to an applicant who complies with all applicable laws and rules.

B. A conditional license may be issued by the Department when the individual or agency fails to comply with applicable laws and rules and, in the judgment of the Commissioner, the best interest of the public would be so served by issuing a conditional license. The Department shall specify in writing when and what corrections must be made during the term of the conditional license.

C. A temporary license may be issued when a preliminary evaluation of the home has determined that the applicants are capable of providing foster care, in accordance with applicable laws and rules relating to minimum standards of health, safety and well-being, except that it is not possible to obtain a fire safety inspection in accordance with 22 M.R.S.A. §8103 prior to temporary licensure and there are no obvious fire safety violations and, in the judgment of the Commissioner, the best interest of the public will be so served by issuing a temporary license. When a foster family affiliated with a Child Placing Agency moves a new application must be submitted. The existing license will become void 30 days after the move unless the licensing staff completes an evaluation of the new foster home to ensure compliance with licensing rules. This allows the continuation of services to the child(ren) currently placed with the family.