Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.084, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.085, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.086, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Amended 8-3-88, Formerly 10M-9.087, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Amended 8-3-88, Formerly 10M-9.088, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Amended 8-3-88, Formerly 10M-9.089, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.090, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.091, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.092, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.093, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.094, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.095, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.096, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.097, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.098, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.099, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.100, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.101, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.102, Repealed 1-12-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.104, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.105, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.106, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.107, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.108, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-1-87, Formerly 10M-9.109, Repealed 10-20-16.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175(5)(b)1., (6), (9)(a) FS. History-New 10-20-16, Amended 7-6-21, Transferred to 65C-46.014.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 12-24-17, Amended 5-26-19, Transferred to 65C-46.015.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5), 409.441 FS. Law Implemented 409.175, 409.441 FS. History-New 12-24-17, Amended 5-26-21, Transferred to 65C-46.016.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 5-26-21, Transferred to 65C-46.017.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 5-26-21, Transferred to 65C-46.018.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 5-26-21, Transferred to 65C-46.019.

Rulemaking Authority 409.1678(2)(c)7., (2)(e) FS. Law Implemented 409.1678 FS. History-New 1-12-16, Amended 10-24-19, Formerly 65C-43.003, Amended 5-26-21, Transferred to 65C-46.020.

Rulemaking Authority 409.1678(2)(e) FS. Law Implemented 409.1678 FS. History-New 10-24-19, Formerly 65C-43.0035, Repealed 7-6-21.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 5-26-21, Transferred to 65C-46.021.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 5-26-21, Transferred to 65C-46.022.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 5-26-21, Transferred to 65C-46.023.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 5-26-21, Transferred to 65C-46.024.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-6-21, Transferred to 65C-46.025.

All definitions for this rule chapter are located in Rule 65C-30.001, F.A.C. Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 12-19-90, Amended 10-27-93, 9-14-94, Formerly 10M-24.003, Amended 12-4-97, 11-14-16.

Rulemaking Authority 63.202, 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 63, 409.175, 409.165 FS. History-New 12-19-90, Amended 10-27-93, Formerly 10M-24.004, Repealed 11-14-16.

(1) Application for an agency license shall be made on the "Master License Application for Accredited Child-Placing Agencies," CF-FSP 5135, March 2016, which is hereby incorporated by reference and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-07507, and www.dc…

(1) All child-placing agencies shall be inspected at least annually. Regional licensing staff of the Department may make either scheduled or unannounced visits to a licensed home, facility or agency at any time to investigate and evaluate compliance with the licensing requirement…

The agency shall notify the Department in writing within seven (7) calendar days if: (1) Any civil or criminal action is commenced in any jurisdiction against any director, officer, employee or agent of the agency, where the civil or criminal action relates to or affects the lice…

The agency shall have a written statement of its purpose. The statement shall include a description of the foster care and adoption services the agency provides and the methods of service delivery it employs, including the methods that will be used to publicize the availability o…

(1) Financial Ability. The child-placing agency must provide written documentation of financial ability to operate. (a) Initial Operational Expenses. Child-placing agencies beginning operation must have the capital necessary for a six (6) month period of operation. (b) Annual Bud…

(1) The child-placing agency shall provide written notification within 30 calendar days after implementation to the Department of changes in the agency's director, statement of purpose, services to be provided, clientele to be served, intake procedures or admission criteria. (2) …

(1) The following critical incidents shall be reported to the Department within 24 hours: (a) Child arrest. (b) Child death. (c) Young adult in extended foster care death. (d) Child on child sexual abuse. (e) Employee arrest. (f) Employee misconduct that affects the safety or wel…

The child-placing agency shall ensure that any public appearances in which the child is identified as a foster child are voluntary and that the written consent of the child's parent or guardian is on file. Rulemaking Authority 409.175 FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 1…

(1) The child-placing agency shall maintain furnishings and equipment in good working condition for the operation of the office. (2) The agency shall assist clients in arranging transportation necessary for implementing the child's case plan. Vehicles used by staff to transport c…

(1) The child-placing agency shall have written personnel policies and procedures for recruitment, retention, and effective performance of qualified personnel. (2) These policies shall include: (a) Job descriptions and titles for each position, defining the qualifications, duties…