New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 18 - DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Chapter II - Regulations of the Department of Social Services
Subchapter C - Social Services
Article 3 - Child-care Agencies
Part 443 - Certification, Approval and Supervision of Foster Family Boarding Homes
Section 443.11 - Nonrenewal or revocation of a certificate or letter of approval

Universal Citation: 18 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs § 443.11

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024

(a) Agency practice and procedure for nonrenewal or revocation of a foster home's certificate or approval, or for involuntary decertification must include:

(1) advising the foster parents before the expiration date of the certificate or letter of approval that the agency does not plan to renew the certificate or approval;

(2) nonrenewal or revocation of a certified or approved foster parent may be based upon such factors as failure to meet one or more of the criteria for certification or approval set forth in this Part or upon lack of need for a foster home with its particular characteristics;

(3) the reasons for nonrenewal or revocation must be specified in a letter postmarked at least 20 days before the expiration date or the decertification date of the certificate or approval.

(b) Arranging for the foster parent or relative foster parent to meet with an official of the agency to review the decision and the reasons for the agency decision.

(c) When there is a failure to meet one or more of the criteria required for approval but it is determined that continuity of the family relationships and ongoing care of the child in the relative's home is in the child's best interests and is not inconsistent with the health, safety and welfare of the child, an exception may be made in the same manner and upon the same conditions as for an initial approval as specified in section 443.3(b)(16) of this Part.

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