Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0250 - Children's Services
Subtitle 0250-04 - Standards for Regulated Institutions
Chapter 0250-04-05 - Standards for Residential Child Caring Agencies
Section 0250-04-05-.02 - PLACEMENT IN TEMPORARY HOMES OR FOR ADOPTION

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0250-04-05-.02

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) All public or private institutions placing children in temporary foster homes or for adoption must be specifically licensed or approved to exercise this function by the Tennessee Department of Children's Services.

(2) The standards set up by the Tennessee Department of Children's Services with reference to the placement of children must be adhered to in all respects by agencies so licensed.

(3) All public agencies placing children in temporary foster homes or for adoption must meet the standards of private, licensed, child-placing agencies.

Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-5-226(b)(2);14-10-104; 14-10-116; 37-5-101; 37-5-105; 37-5-106 and 37-5-112(a).

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