The Department intends to amend rule chapter 65C-14, F.A.C., to align with the federal requirements outlined in the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) for Florida’s group care providers.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

65C-14.001Definitions

65C-14.003Application Packet and Licensing Documents

65C-14.006Administration and Organization

65C-14.007Buildings, Grounds, Equipment, and Interior Accommodations

65C-14.010Safety, Sanitation and Food Service Requirements

65C-14.014Health and Medical Services

65C-14.017Child Abuse and Neglect and Incident Notification Procedures

65C-14.018Individual Needs and Rights of Children in Care

65C-14.022Child Records and Confidentiality Requirements

65C-14.023Personnel and Staffing Requirements

65C-14.040Admission, Placement, and Ongoing Services

65C-14.048Discharge Planning and Aftercare Services

65C-14.116Administrative Actions, Appeals and Closures

65C-14.117Standards for Contracted Emergency Shelters

65C-14.118Standards for Runaway Shelters

65C-14.1181Standards for Maternity Homes

65C-14.1182Standards for Wilderness Camps

65C-14.1183Standards for At-Risk Homes

65C-14.119Standards for Safe Houses

65C-14.120Record Keeping for Children in Safe Houses

65C-14.121Standards for Qualified Residential Treatment Programs

65C-14.122Standards for Unaccompanied Alien Children (UAC) Homes and Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Programs

65C-14.123Standards for Traditional and Residential Homes

65C-14.124Licensing Process and Procedures

65C-14.125Foster Care Referrals and Investigations

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend rule chapter 65C-14, F.A.C., to align with the federal requirements outlined in the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) for Florida’s group care providers.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Licensure standards for child-caring agencies

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 381.004(2)(e)11., 409.145(5), 409.1678(2)(c)7., (2)(e), 409.175(5), 409.441, 435.01, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 381.004(2), 409.145(2), 409.1678, 409.175, 409.441, 435.05, 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.

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

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.