Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.51 - YOUTH FOSTER HOMES
Subchapter 37.51.3 - Youth Health Requirements
Rule 37.51.301 - YOUTH FOSTER HOMES: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOSTER PARENTS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.51.301
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) Foster parents must:
(a) be at least 18 years of
age;
(b) be physically, mentally,
and emotionally competent to care for children;
(c) like and understand children;
(d) be in good general health;
(e) be of good moral character;
(f) be able to demonstrate the foster home
has sufficient resources to meet the needs of their existing family,
independent of foster care reimbursements;
(g) comply with state laws including those
that relate to the possession or use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and firearms;
and
(h) have lived together for at
least 24 months unless an exception is granted by a department regional
administrator.
(2) No person residing in or visiting the foster home may pose a risk or threat to the safety and well being of children in the home.
(3) The foster home shall protect the foster child from exposure to sexual or violent language and behavior inappropriate to the child's age, including but not limited to physical activity, visual or other media depictions, and music, including lyrics.
52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA; IMP, 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA;
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