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 444 - Host Family Homes
Subpart D - Administration of Host Family Home Program
Section 444.14 - Information Provided to Host Family Home and Decision to Accept a Child
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) Before any child enters a host family home, the Agency must provide the host family home with appropriate knowledge and skills to provide for the needs of the child. Such training must be continued, as needed, after the child is being cared for in the host family home.
(b) In order that the host family home make an informed decision to undertake the temporary care of a child, after the parent has identified a host family home the parent deem suitable, the Agency shall provide the host family home with the following information:
(c) Following the receipt of the information set forth in subdivision (b) of this section, the host family home must inform the Agency whether the host family home is willing and able to accommodate the child or children for care in accordance with this Part.
