Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 37 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Chapter 37.97 - LICENSURE OF YOUTH CARE FACILITIES
Subchapter 37.97.1 - General Requirements
Rule 37.97.141 - YOUTH CARE FACILITY (YCF): YOUTH TO AWAKE STAFF RATIOS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 37.97.141
Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024
(1) The following ratio must be followed:
(a) the youth to awake staff ratio of a youth
group home shall be no more than 8:1 at all times; and
(b) the youth to awake staff ratio of a youth
shelter care facility shall be no more than 8:1 at all times.
(2) Child care agencies shall meet staffing requirements as set forth in ARM 37.97.207.
(3) Therapeutic group homes shall meet staffing requirements as set forth in ARM 37.97.903.
(4) The YCF must have a policy that specifies a nighttime safety protocol for youth.
52-2-111, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA; IMP, 52-2-113, 52-2-603, 52-2-622, MCA;
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