The purpose of this rule development is to comply with sections 409.1754 and 409.1678, F.S., which were created during the 2014 legislative session. The Department intends to create chapter 65C-43, Human Trafficking. The rules will accomplish the ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65C-43.001Initial Screening Instrument

65C-43.002Reporting

65C-43.003Criteria for Certification of Safe Foster Homes and Safe Houses

65C-43.004Training for Foster Parents of Safe Foster Homes and Staff of Safe Houses

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this rule development is to comply with Sections 409.1754 and 409.1678, F.S., which were created during the 2014 legislative session. The Department intends to create Chapter 65C-43, Human Trafficking. The rules will accomplish the following tasks: (1) adopt standardized screening and assessment instruments to identify, determine the needs of, plan services for, and determine the appropriate placement for sexually exploited children; (2) set forth the requirements for the use of the instruments and the reporting of data collected through their use; (3) adopt criteria for certification of safe foster homes and safe houses; and (4) specify the content of specialized training for foster parents of safe foster homes and staff of safe houses.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Human Trafficking

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 409.1678(2)(c)(7), (e), 409.1754(1)(c) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.1678, 409.1754 FS.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations to participate in this workshop/meeting is asked to advise the agency at least 5 days before the workshop/meeting by contacting: Jodi Abramowitz, [e-mail] or [phone]. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 1(800)955-8771 (TDD) or 1(800)955-8770 (Voice).

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jodi Abramowitz, [e-mail] or [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS NOT AVAILABLE.