Foster Parent Requirements
The age requirement to be a foster parent
What is at least 21 years old?
Two types of items should be stored outside of a child's reach
What are medications and alcoholic beverages?
The requirements of a bedroom (must have two means of egress)
What are a door, closet, and window?
Individuals within the kin's home that are required to get a criminal records and child protection register check
What are the applicant/potential provider and any household members age 18 or older?
The maximum age an infant can share a room with an adult
What is six months year old?
There are two types of background record checks when applying to be a foster parent
What are a criminal records check and a child protection register clearance?
The maximum age an infant can share a room with an adult
What is 18 months old?
Type of fire extinguisher for DC homes needed on every level of the home
What is type 2A-10-BC?
CFSA may not license an individual as a foster parent if that individual or any adult in their household has a ______ or __________ case of child abuse or neglect.
What is an open or supported case?
A lead inspection occurs for kinship licensing when a child age seven or under is placed in a MD home
The foster parent and household members should be in good health, as documented by a physical examination, within a valid timeframe
What is 24 months?
Bed types that are not appropriate for licensing
What is a cot, sofa, pack-n-play, or any portable bed?
What is on every floor AND in each bedroom?
The employee at CFSA within the Kinship Administration who reviews background results with the applicant/potential provider or any household member, should they want to dispute any found history
The age restriction for children of opposite genders sharing a bedroom in MD
What is up to 2 years old?
All kinship caregivers must have a plan for the substitute care of each foster child
What is a backup provider?
Used to determine if a home is lead-safe for children age six and under
What is a lead inspection?
Allowable types of window bars in a home/bedroom
What are easily releasable bars that open from the inside with a key OR push?
What is after 5 years?
The results of the __________ and _________ clearances must be received before completing the home assessment
What is the live scan (fingerprints) and CPR?
If a foster parent or household member has a documented mental health history, they must submit a written statement by their MH provider
What is the Mental Health Questionnaire?
The age restriction for children of opposite genders sharing a bedroom in DC
What is over the age of 5?
Requires _____ (#) carbon monoxide detector on each level of the home
What is 1?
CFSA may not license a foster parent if that individual or any adult in their household has the following felony convictions (Note: there are five types)
What is child abuse, child neglect, domestic violence/spousal abuse, crimes against children, or crimes involving violence?
The living quarters shall provide space for children _________ _________ usual sleeping and living arrangments
What is without disrupting?