Alabama Administrative Code

(1) Central Registry - A statewide listing of information established by the Department of Human Resources, known as the Central Registry, for reporting of child abuse and neglect. (2) Child - A person, who by reason of minority, is legally subject to parental guardianship or sim…

(1) The Compact applies to the following situations in which children may be sent to other states: (a) when children in the temporary or permanent custody of the Department of Human Resources (DHR) are to be sent to other states; (b) when the DHR is providing court ordered superv…

(1) The Interstate Compact On Juveniles (ICJ), administered by the Department of Youth Services, provides for obtaining home evaluations from and to other states for placement of children who remain in the custody of their legal custodian and who are on probation or under the sup…

(1) Sending agencies must comply with Compact requirements and with the applicable laws of the receiving state governing the placement of children when children are to be placed in foster care or for possible adoption in other states. (2) The sending state must, prior to sending,…

(1) Prior to a child's placement in another state, the State Department of Human Resources (SDHR) ICPC Office must provide written approval for the placement and the concurrence of the court of jurisdiction must be obtained. (a) Child care facilities that are licensed as a child-…

(1) Sending agencies must submit a written request for placement to Alabama's ICPC Office prior to placing a child in Alabama with relatives or in a foster care placement. A child must not be brought into the state for placement prior to SDHR approval. Requests from other states …

(1) The following regulation adopted by the Association of Administrators of the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children is declared to be in effect on and after July 2, 2001. (2) The proposed placement of a child from one state into another state may be made a priority b…

(1) All requests by county DHRs to place a child in a group home, child care institution or residential treatment facility in another state must be approved by SDHR prior to placement. (a) A child can only be referred to, placed in, or provided services by a group home, child car…

(1) The Compact is applicable when children in foster care relocate to another state with their foster family. This includes children who have been placed with adoptive parents and the adoption has not been finalized. (2) If the relocation is planned to occur more than forty five…

(1) The Compact applies when children in the permanent custody of a child welfare agency are to be placed in another state for the purpose of adoption. (2) The sending agency shall prepare a request for placement and an adoptive home study, and submit it to the receiving state. S…

(1) The Compact applies to private/independent adoptions which are those adoptions where the Department does not have the legal authority to consent to the individual's adoption. Included in this group are adoption by relatives; adoption placements made by licensed child-placing …

(1) All requests for placement of or the provision of services to a child in another country shall be processed by SDHR. Author: Jerome Webb Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-35-.12 New Rule: Filed April 4, 2001; effective May 9, 2001. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 4, 2006; e…

(1) Purpose - The best interests of Indian children are realized by promoting the stability and security of Indian families and tribes. This is accomplished by including the child's Indian tribe in decision-making regarding the future of tribal children. Placement guidelines for …

(1) Safety Needs of Indian Children: DHR accepts child abuse and neglect reports on children with possible Indian/Alaskan Native heritage who reside off of a reservation. Assessments on these children are conducted by county DHR child welfare staff according to Child Protective S…

(1) Active Efforts to Keep an Indian Family Together: Prior to initiating court proceedings to remove Indian children from their homes, active efforts are made to provide remedial services and rehabilitative programs to prevent placement. (2) Jurisdiction of State and Tribal Cour…

(1) ICWA Placement Requirements: When an Indian child or Alaskan Native child is removed from his/her home ICWA requires that the child be placed with extended family members, other tribal members, or other Indian families. When this is not possible, the Indian child must be plac…

(1) Five areas are considered with the Department's involvement with Indian children placed across state lines. (a) Applicability: ICPC policies and procedures apply to ICWA cases. The extent of involvement that a county DHR has in an ICPC/ICWA case depends on whether the placeme…

(1) Statutory provisions and DHR policies regarding confidentiality and the release of information from DHR case records apply to all cases involving Indian children and families. (2) DHR shall provide to any federally recognized tribe or the Secretary of Interior, upon written r…

There are certain terms used in the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) that have different meanings from their use in other child welfare programs. (1) Child Custody Proceeding - There are four types of child custody proceedings defined and covered in ICWA. (a) Foster Care Placement…

(1) Licensing Requirement. Any person, group of persons or corporation who or which receives children or arranges for care or placement of one or more children unrelated to the operator must apply for a license or approval to operate a child-care facility. Application for such li…

(1) Personnel Files. Administrative files shall include, but are not limited to, the following information: (a) Written personnel policies approved by the board which regulate such practices as salaries, fringe benefits, working hours, sick leave, vacation, holidays, retirement, …

(1) Social Information. Complete social information shall be obtained prior to admission except in cases of emergency placement. Social information shall include, but is not limited to, the following: (a) A written application, including reason for referral; (b) Face Sheet to Inc…

(1) Staff to Child Ratio. The child care facility shall have sufficient number of qualified paid staff to provide for each child's physical and emotional needs at all times and perform required tasks. (a) The ratio of child care workers to children shall not be less than one chil…

(1) Construction and Design. Buildings shall be built, remodeled, or acquired with consideration of the service and program to be offered and children to be accepted. Specifically designated areas shall be provided for sleeping, bathing, dining, informal living and office. The bu…

(1) Group Home Care. The general requirements pertaining to the care of the children prescribed under other sections of these standards shall be followed in all applicable respects. In addition, there shall be compliance with the following special regulations pertaining to group …

(1) Application for a License. Any person, group of persons or corporation may obtain an application form for a license to operate a child care facility by contacting the Department of Human Resources by letter, telephone or scheduled visit. Applications for a license shall be ma…

(1) Purpose. If the Department makes the decision to revoke or refuse to renew the license, approval or six-month permit, a pre-revocation hearing must be held. The purpose of the pre-revocation hearing is to provide sufficient opportunity for the licensee/permit or approval hold…

(1) Enrollment. The DHR-BFC-610 report shall be completed and submitted monthly. It is on this form that the administrator shall advise the Department in writing of the number of staff's children living in the facility. Enrollment reports, indicating the number and ages of childr…

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.01 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.02 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.03 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.04 Effective October 16, 1989. Repeaeld: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.05 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Department of Human Resources Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.06 Effective October 16, 1989. Amended: Filed March 19, 1999; effective April 23, 1999. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§…

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.07 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.08 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-8-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.09 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.10 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-4-5 through -6, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.11 Effective October 16, 1989. Emergency amendment effective July 15, 1991. Succedent permanent amendment effective October 10, 1991. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code …

Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.12 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.13 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-4-5 through -6, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.14 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-4-5 through -6, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.15 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-4-5 through -6, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(Repealed). Author: Notes Ala. Admin. Code r. 660-5-38-.16 Effective October 16, 1989. Repealed: Filed November 15, 1999; effective December 20, 1999. Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 38-4-5 through -6, §§ 38-7-1 through -17, §§ 41-22-1 through -27.

(1) Licensing Requirement. Any person, group of persons or corporation who or which receives or arranges for care or placement of one or more children unrelated to the operator must apply for a license or approval to operate a child-placing agency. (2) Legal Base. The Department …

(1) ADULT. Any person 19 years of age or older. (2) CAREGIVER. A person providing care and guidance of children in the home. (3) CHARACTER AND SUITABILITY. The person maintains business/professional family and community relationships that are characterized by honesty, fairness, t…

(1) Board of Directors. Where a board exists, the board shall perform the following functions:(a) The Board and the Department. 1. The board shall consult with the Department prior to establishing a new child-placing agency, changing the purpose, goals and function of the basic p…

(1) Applicants/licensees (see II Legal Authority, Section B, Definitions, Page 6), household members, caregivers (see II Legal Authority, Section B, Definitions, Page 6), substitutes, domestic workers, volunteers, or other persons who have contact with the children in care or uns…

(1) Case Load Assignment. The number of cases for which professional staff are responsible shall not exceed those defined by the R. C. Consent Decree as outlined by the following, unless otherwise defined by policy: (a) Traditional foster care cases 18 (b) Therapeutic foster care…

(1) A child-placing agency with authority to approve foster homes and to place children in approved foster family boarding homes or foster family free homes shall: (a) Have a licensed social worker to conduct all approvals and subsequent reapprovals of foster homes. (b) Approve o…