Florida Administrative Code

(1) Statement of Purpose. The child-caring agency shall have a written statement of its purpose. The statement shall contain a description of all the services the child-caring agency provides and the methods of service delivery. The statement shall be available to the Department,…

(1) Grounds, Equipment, and Recreational Areas. (a) The grounds shall be well kept. (b) Indoor and outdoor recreation areas shall be provided with equipment and safety measures designed for the needs of the resident children according to the age, physical and mental ability of th…

(1) Inspections. Prior to the issuance of a license or to relicensing, the home or facility shall be inspected by a representative from the Department of Health trained in environmental health practices. Written approval of satisfactory health and sanitary conditions must be on f…

(1) General. (a) The child-caring agency shall have a staff member on duty trained to administer first aid, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), at all times. (b) The child-caring agency shall ensure that a first aid kit is available to staff members in each living unit…

(1) The child-caring agency shall have and follow procedures for handling any suspected incidents of child abuse or neglect involving staff or residents. (2) The child-caring agency shall require each staff member to read and sign a statement which recites Section 39.201, F.S., a…

(1) The child-caring agency shall have written policies to involve children in community activities and services. The child-caring agency shall arrange for recreational and cultural enrichment and shall provide transportation and supervision as needed for use of community resourc…

(1) The child-caring agency shall have written policies on discipline and behavior management which shall be provided to each child, parent or guardian, child-placing agency staff, and the Department. The policies for discipline and behavior management shall emphasize positive, i…

(1) The child-caring agency shall maintain a permanent record of all resident children and document efforts to obtain the information which shall be made available to the Department upon request. The record shall include the following: (a) The name and birth date of the child; (b…

(1) Personnel Policy. (a) The child-caring agency shall have written personnel policies and practices conducive to the recruitment, retention, and effective performance of qualified personnel. These policies and practices shall include the following: 1. Written job descriptions a…

(1) The child-caring agency shall have written admission procedures which: (a) Establish admission criteria which includes the ages of the children and young adults to be served; (b) List the materials and forms required from the parent or guardian, or child-placing agency, and c…

(1) The child-caring agency shall have a written policy on discharge planning and aftercare services which shall specify the availability of services and identify the staff member or agency responsible for follow-up and implementation of the plan. (2) A child may only be discharg…

(1) General Information. The Department is the Regional Licensing Authority for all child-caring agencies and has final authority for approval, denial, revocation, or suspension of any license under Section 120, F.S. (a) The denial, revocation, or suspension of a license shall be…

(1) A corrective action plan (CAP) must be imposed on the child-caring agency when a violation of licensing standards has occurred which do not pose an immediate threat to the health, safety, or welfare of the children, and the child-placing agency has the ability to understand a…

Child-caring agencies contracted to provide services as an emergency shelter shall comply with the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the following program standards: (1) There shall be communication access available to…

(1) Child-caring agencies who provide services as a runaway shelter shall comply with the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in additon to the program standards outlined in this rule. (a) All runaway shelters shall be available for se…

(1) The child-caring agency providing services for prenatal, post-partum or parenting youth must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the program standards outlined in this rule. (2) Training. The child-caring ag…

(1) The child-caring agency providing 24-hour care to youth as a wilderness camp must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the program standards in this rule. (2) Location. (a) The location of a camp shall not pr…

(1) The child-caring agency providing services for youth who are at risk of sex trafficking must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the program standards outlined in this rule. (2) The child-caring agency may u…

(1) The child-caring agency providing services for commercially sexually exploited children (CSEC) must meet the licensing requirements set forth Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the program requirements outlined in this rule. (2) The child-caring agenc…

(1) Entities applying for a qualified residential treatment program credential to provide services for youth who have serious emotional or behavioral disorders or disturbances must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Section 394.875(2), F.S., and rule Chapter 65E-9, F.A.…

(1) Each behavioral qualified residential treatment program (BQRTP) providing services for youth who have serious emotional or behavioral disorders or disturbances must meet the licensing requirements set forth in rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the pr…

(1) The child-caring agency providing services for unaccompanied minor children (UAC) must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the program standards in this rule. (2) The child-caring agency shall ensure a contr…

(1) The child-caring agency licensed as a traditional group home, as defined in Rule 65C-46.001, F.A.C., or residential group home, as defined in Rule 65C-46.001, F.A.C., and serving non-dependency youth must meet licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-4…

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 5-26-21, Formerly 64C-14.124, Repealed 7-27-22.

Rulemaking Authority 409.175(5) FS. Law Implemented 409.175 FS. History-New 7-6-21, Formerly 64C-14.125, Repealed 7-27-22.

(1) Child-caring agencies providing services as a physically secure shelter to children adjudicated as a child in need of services as defined in Section 984.03, F.S., shall comply with the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.0141, F.A.C., in additi…

Specific Authority 39.903, 39.905 FS. Law Implemented 39.905 FS. History-New 5-13-79, Amended 12-4-79, 12-13-85, Formerly 10A-8.03, Amended 6-22-87, Formerly 10A-8.003, 10M-48.002, Amended 3-12-00, Transferred to 65H-1.001.

Specific Authority 39.903, 39.905 FS. Law Implemented 39.903 FS. History-New 5-13-79, Amended 12-4-79, 11-1-83, 12-3-85, Formerly 10A-8.04, Amended 6-22-87, Formerly 10A-8.004, 10M-48.003, Amended 3-12-00, Formerly 65C-6.003, Transferred to 65H-1.002.

Specific Authority 39.903, 39.905 FS. Law Implemented 39.905 FS. History-New 5-13-79, Amended 12-4-79, 1-11-83, 12-3-85, Formerly 10A-8.05, Amended 6-22-87, Formerly 10A-8.005, 10M-48.004, Amended 3-12-00, Transferred to 65H-1.003.

Specific Authority 415.608, 120.53 FS. Law Implemented 415.601 et seq. FS. History-New 5-13-79, Amended 12-4-79, 12-3-85, Formerly 10A-8.06, 10A-8.006, 10M-48.005, Transferred to 65H-1.004.

Specific Authority 39.903 FS. Law Implemented 39.903 FS. History-New 5-13-79, Amended 12-4-79, 12-3-85, Formerly 10A-8.07, 10A-8.007, 10M-48.006, Amended 3-12-00, Transferred to 65H-1.005.

Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 409.026(8), 415.514 FS. Law Implemented 39.001(1), 409.145, 415.501, 415.5016, 415.502 FS. History-New 6-12-95, Formerly 10M-47.001, Repealed 11-16-15.

(1) Undocumented Alien Child is defined as an unmarried person under the age of 18 who is not a citizen or national of the United States, and who is not in possession of valid Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) issued documents authorizing the juvenile to be in the Uni…

(1) All calls received by the statewide Department of Children and Family Services Abuse hotline ("Hotline") will be screened without regard to the immigration status of the alleged victim or the family or household of the victim, pursuant to the procedures established in Chapter…

These rules shall be known as the licensure standards for "Substance Abuse Services." Rulemaking Authority 397.321(5) FS. Law Implemented 397 FS. History-New 5-25-00, Amended 4-3-03.

(1) "Abbreviated Treatment Plan" means a shorter version of a treatment plan that is developed immediately following placement in an addictions receiving facility or detoxification component and is designed to expedite planning of services typically provided to individuals placed…

(1) Licensing. (a) License Required. All substance abuse components, as defined in Rule 65D-30.002, F.A.C., must be provided by persons or entities that are licensed by the Department pursuant to Section 397.401, F.S., unless otherwise exempt from licensing under Section 397.4012…

(1) Department Recognition of Accrediting Organizations. (a) The Department shall recognize one (1) or more professional credentialing entities as an accrediting organization for persons providing substance use treatment, prevention, and recovery support services. A list of Depar…

(1) Display of Licenses. The most recent version of the provider's license shall be displayed in a conspicuous, publicly accessible place within each facility. (2) A license is valid only for the provider, location(s), service component, and type for which the license is issued. …

(1) Probationary License. (a) Conditions Permitting Issuance. A probationary license is issued to a new applicant upon completion of all applicable requirements. For providers with existing licensed component(s), an amended license will be issued to the provider with the newly ad…

(1) Changing the Status of Licenses. Changes to a provider's license shall be permitted under the following circumstances: (a) If adding a new component to an existing licensed site, the Department will issue an amended license which shall indicate a probationary status for the s…

(1) Licensing Fees. Applicants for a license to operate a licensed service component shall be required to pay a fee upon submitting an application to the regional office. The fees paid by privately-funded providers shall exceed fees paid by publicly-funded providers, as required …

(1) Application for Licensing. Applications for any license described in this rule chapter shall be submitted initially and annually thereafter to the Department along with the required licensing fee. A renewal application is subject to the provisions of s. 397.407(8). Applicatio…

(1) Department Licensing Procedures. (a) Application Process. The Department shall process all new and renewal applications for licensing and shall notify both new and renewal applicants in writing within 30 business days of receipt of the application that it is complete or incom…

(1) The Department shall classify violations of chapter 397, F.S. and chapter 65D-30, F.A.C. in accordance with sections 397.410(2) and 397.411(7), F.S. Violations shall be classified on the written notice as follows: (a) A class I violation is subject to an administrative fine o…

(1) Operating Procedures. Providers shall demonstrate organizational capability required by Section 397.403(1), F.S., through a written, indexed system of policies and procedures that are descriptive of services, and the population served. Administrative and clinical services mus…

(1) Record Management System. Clinical records shall be kept secure from unauthorized access and maintained in accordance with 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 2 and Section 397.501(7), F.S. Providers shall have record management procedures regarding content, organization, ac…