New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules
He - Department of Health and Human Services
Subtitle He-C - Commissioner, Department of Health and Human Services
Chapter He-C 6400 - PROGRAM AND SERVICE INFORMATION
Part He-C 6448 - CHILD-PLACING AGENCY LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Section He-C 6448.26 - Denials and Revocations

Universal Citation: NH Admin Rules He-C 6448.26

Current through Register No. 40, October 3, 2024

(a) In addition to the reasons for denial specified in RSA 170-E:35, the department shall deny an application for a child-placing agency license if the child-placing agency applicant:

(1) Does not fully comply with the child-placing agency licensing requirements in He-C 6448;

(2) Furnishes false information, makes false or misleading statements, or omits information in statements or submissions to the department when such actions impact credibility of the child-placing agency and safety of the children in care;

(3) Had a child-placing agency license revoked;

(4) From the information provided pursuant to He-C 6448 presents a set of qualifications which, when taken as a whole, does not affirmatively show a commitment to the purposes of child-placing agency;

(5) Violates the provisions of the license;

(6) Refuses to submit or make available the written reports required for licensing or re-licensing in accordance with He-C 6448.06, He-C 6448.07, He-C 6448.20, and He-C 6448.21;

(7) Refuses or does not submit to a child abuse and neglect report investigation;

(8) Refuses or does not admit authorized personnel for the purpose of a complaint investigation;

(9) Does not work cooperatively with DCYF and acts in a manner which endangers the health, safety and welfare of the child; or

(10) Has unresolved, substantiated, written complaints from consumers or others regarding inadequate provision of service.

(b) When the department revokes, denies, or refuses to renew a license to operate a child-placing agency the department shall, pursuant to RSA 170-E:36, I, send to the applicant, or licensee, by registered mail, a notice which sets forth the reasons for the determination.

(c) Pursuant to RSA 170-E:36, I, the denial or revocation shall become final 10 days after receipt of the notice unless the applicant or licensee requests a hearing pursuant to He-C 6448.28.

#7866, eff 4-2-03; ss by #9895, eff 4-2-11

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