Nevada Administrative Code

NAC 424.145 Requirements for homes providing emergency shelter care. (NRS 424.020) Homes providing emergency shelter care must meet the criteria of a family foster home or a group foster home. [Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 102.3, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89]—(NAC A by Div. …

NAC 424.160 Limitations on number of children. (NRS 424.020) 1. No family foster home or specialized foster home may be licensed for more than six children, excluding any children who are related to the foster parent, reside in the home and are not foster children. 2. No group fo…

NAC 424.165 Initial licensing: Minimum requirements. (NRS 424.020) Before the licensing authority grants an initial license to operate a foster home, the following minimum requirements must be met: 1. A satisfactory report about the applicant from a local law enforcement agency a…

NAC 424.167 Initial licensing: Test for active tuberculosis. (NRS 424.020, 424.030) 1. A person who applies for an initial license to operate a foster home must provide to the licensing authority written evidence, on a form provided by the licensing authority, that the person and…

NAC 424.168 Financial solvency. (NRS 424.020) 1. The licensing authority shall ensure that a foster home is financially solvent. A foster home must, as a condition of licensure: (a) Demonstrate that it has adequate financial resources to provide basic necessities for all persons …

NAC 424.169 Written assurances. (NRS 424.020) In addition to any other requirements for the issuance or renewal of a license to operate a foster home, the applicant or licensee, as applicable, must provide to the Division written assurances that he or she will: 1. Refrain from en…

NAC 424.170 License: Contents; applicability; use. (NRS 424.020, 424.030) 1. In addition to the matters required by NRS 424.030, a license must show: (a) The number of persons who are nonambulatory or who have severe disabilities that the foster home is approved to accept, if app…

NAC 424.175 Change in license: Application; issuance of revised license on approval; request for review on denial; changes proposed by licensing authority representative. (NRS 424.020, 424.030, 424.045) 1. A licensee shall notify a licensing authority representative and apply to …

NAC 424.180 Renewal of license. (NRS 424.020) 1. A licensee wishing to renew its license to operate a foster home shall apply to the licensing authority for renewal at least 60 days before the license expires. The application for renewal must include, without limitation, the writ…

NAC 424.185 Denial, suspension or revocation of license: Generally. (NRS 424.020, 424.030, 424.045) 1. The licensing authority shall deny, suspend or revoke a license to operate a foster home for a failure or refusal to comply with the licensing requirements for a foster home. Th…

NAC 424.190 Denial or revocation of license: History of applicant regarding children. (NRS 424.020) 1. Any applicant for a license to operate a foster home or a licensed provider of foster care who has been investigated by an agency which provides child welfare services and regar…

NAC 424.200 Violations: Investigation and action by licensing authority. (NRS 424.020, 424.030, 424.050) 1. Whenever the licensing authority has reason to believe that a foster home is operating without a license, or a licensed foster home is not conforming to the conditions of t…

NAC 424.205 Violations: Revocation or suspension of license. (NRS 424.020, 424.030, 424.045) 1. The authority to operate a foster home is dependent upon continued compliance with the licensing requirements of the licensing authority. 2. A license to operate a foster home may be r…

NAC 424.210 Hearing on revocation or denial of renewal of license. (NRS 424.020, 424.045) Except as otherwise provided in NAC 424.205, a licensee may, by written request, obtain a hearing regarding the revocation or denial of the renewal of his or her license by the licensing aut…

NAC 424.220 Quarterly report of licensing authority. (NRS 424.020) 1. The licensing authority shall submit a quarterly report to the Division on a form prescribed by the Division or, if available, a report generated by the statewide mechanized data collection and information retr…

NAC 424.250 Minimum staffing requirements. (NRS 424.020) 1. A sufficient number of members of the direct care staff must be on duty and available at all times to ensure proper care for foster children. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the minimum number of members of…

NAC 424.255 General qualifications of and requirements for foster parents and staff. (NRS 424.020) Foster parents and staff must: 1. Be competent adults with a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making. Their character, integrity and conduct must be abov…

NAC 424.260 Age of foster parent. (NRS 424.020) An applicant to be a foster parent must be 21 years of age or older. The age of the foster parent should be considered only as it affects his or her physical energy, flexibility or ability to care for a specific child, and in relati…

NAC 424.270 Training; exception. (NRS 424.020, 424.0365) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, applicants for a license to operate a foster home must attend at least 8 hours of training approved by the agency which provides child welfare services in the subjects descri…

NAC 424.275 References. (NRS 424.020) 1. Adults who provide foster care for children must provide evidence of their character and ability to care for children. The licensing authority must have received at least five satisfactory references for such a person. 2. A licensing autho…

NAC 424.285 Consideration of composition of foster family and staff. (NRS 424.020) The licensing authority shall consider the composition of a foster family and the staff of a foster home on an individual basis. Emphasis will be placed on how the composition of the foster family …

NAC 424.290 Religious and spiritual beliefs and practices. (NRS 424.020) The religious and spiritual beliefs and practices of foster parents will be assessed in relation to the willingness of the foster parents to seek medical treatment for a foster child, allow a foster child to…

NAC 424.295 Volunteer staff. (NRS 424.020) 1. Volunteer staff are subject to the same requirements of this chapter and chapter 424 of NRS as other staff. 2. The duties of volunteer staff must be defined by the licensee. [Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care § 104.10 + part § 105.1,…

NAC 424.300 Approval required for person providing professional care to child to be foster parent for child. (NRS 424.020) 1. If an applicant or a foster parent is providing professional care directly to a child in the custody of the agency which provides child welfare services, …

NAC 424.350 Location of home. (NRS 424.020) 1. The home shall be in an area that is conducive to the physical and emotional health, general welfare and wholesome development of children, and which includes an accessible outdoor play area. 2. It is preferred that the home be locat…

NAC 424.355 Accessibility of home. (NRS 424.020) A foster home should be reasonably accessible to educational and religious facilities, medical care, recreational facilities, special facilities for training and guidance of children to be served, fire services and visits from pare…

NAC 424.360 Grounds of home. (NRS 424.020) 1. The grounds of a foster home must include outdoor space as a recreational area suitable for the size, number and age of the children accepted for foster care. 2. Outdoor play space must be fenced when, in the judgment of a licensing a…

NAC 424.365 Living space and furnishings: Generally. (NRS 424.020) 1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the foster home must have sufficient living space to ensure the safety of foster children. As used in this subsection, “living space” includes all areas of the h…

NAC 424.370 Doors and windows. (NRS 424.020) 1. Every bedroom window in a foster home, except those used exclusively as fire exits, must be screened. 2. Each child’s room must have at least one window that is accessible for exit in case of fire or other emergency. 3. Every dwelli…

NAC 424.375 Sleeping accommodations. (NRS 424.020) 1. Foster children must sleep in a room, designated as a bedroom, which must ensure privacy. Closets, partitioned rooms and similar areas are unacceptable areas for children to sleep. No child may be allowed to sleep in a detache…

NAC 424.380 Bathrooms and toiletries; laundry. (NRS 424.020) 1. A foster home must have at least one bathroom for every eight occupants, which must contain at least one toilet and one tub or shower and at least one sink with hot and cold running water. 2. Bathroom facilities must…

NAC 424.385 Equipment for kitchens and refrigeration. (NRS 424.020) 1. There must be adequate refrigeration for the protection of perishable foods and adequate kitchen equipment, including adequate dishwashing equipment and adequate storage of dishes. 2. If a refrigerator or free…

NAC 424.390 Equipment for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning. (NRS 424.020) 1. If the heating, ventilation or air-conditioning system has an output of more than 2,000 cubic feet per minute, it must have an automatic shutdown. 2. Wood stoves are permitted if they have been …

NAC 424.395 Electrical equipment. (NRS 424.020) 1. Electrical cords must be replaced as soon as they show appreciable wear. Special attention must be given to avoid overloading and tripping circuit breakers. 2. Extension cords and surge protector cords must not extend from one ro…

NAC 424.400 Fire safety equipment; carbon monoxide detector; exit doors and ramp for certain children with disabilities. (NRS 424.020) 1. All foster homes must have operating, portable fire extinguishers on each story of the structure. Each fire extinguisher must: (a) Have a mini…

NAC 424.405 Handrails and guard rails. (NRS 424.020) Handrails and guard rails must be provided on stairs where there are four or more steps. [Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 107.2, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89]—(NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services by R129-16, 9-21-2017)

NAC 424.410 Telephones. (NRS 424.020) A foster home must have an operable telephone that is accessible in the foster home at all times when the home is occupied. Emergency telephone numbers, including, without limitation, the telephone numbers of health agencies, fire and police …

NAC 424.415 Refuse. (NRS 424.020) Receptacles for the collection or burning of trash must be covered and separated from areas where children play. Garbage kept outside must be in a tight-fitting container and removed from the home and property at least weekly. Waste containers mu…

NAC 424.420 Empty water features, standing bodies of water, saunas and tanning booths. (NRS 424.020) 1. Any standing body of water on the premises of a foster home must be maintained in a condition that is healthy and safe for children. The water in any pond used for swimming mus…

NAC 424.425 Mobile homes. (NRS 424.020) Mobile homes shall be skirted with latticed or solid skirting, and securely anchored to the ground by cables or tie-down straps. [Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 107.2, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89] Operation

NAC 424.450 Duties of foster home, foster parent and direct care staff: General requirements. (NRS 424.020) 1. The foster home shall comply with the licensing requirements and with applicable state laws and regulations. The licensee is responsible for ensuring that all members of…

NAC 424.455 Restrictions on provision of paid care for others and on housing of roomers or boarders. (NRS 424.020) 1. If a foster home combines foster care with regular paid care for others, including child care, the licensing authority may place restrictions on the license of th…

NAC 424.460 Agreements between foster homes and agencies that place children for provision of services. (NRS 424.020) Foster homes may contract or execute agreements with agencies that place children to provide services under specified conditions. No foster home may contract or a…

NAC 424.465 Placement of child in foster home. (NRS 424.020) 1. The selection of a foster home for the placement of a child involves the matching of the child’s individual needs to the capacities of the foster family. The agency that places children shall assess the ability of th…

NAC 424.470 Acceptance of children born to children in foster care. (NRS 424.020) Infants born to children in foster care may be accepted to reside at the foster home if: 1. The parent also resides in the foster home. 2. Such action is consistent with the case plan. 3. The infant…

NAC 424.475 Requirements for notification and reporting: Generally. (NRS 424.020) The director or licensee of a foster home shall notify: 1. A licensing authority representative if the foster home will accept placements from more than one agency. 2. A licensing authority represen…

NAC 424.476 Requirements for notification and reporting: Serious incident, accident or injury to child. (NRS 424.020) 1. Upon the occurrence of a serious incident, accident or injury to a child involving a foster home or a child in a foster home, a licensee shall, after contactin…