variance from Rule 65C-45.005(5)(l), Florida Administrative Code, from the Children’s Network of Southwest Florida. Rule 65C-45.005(5)(l) states that children over 36 months of age shall not share a bedroom with a child ....
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Family Safety and Preservation Program
RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
65C-45.005Level I Waivable Requirements
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 05, 2022, the Department of Children and Families, received a petition for variance from paragraph 65C-45.005(5)(l), Florida Administrative Code, from the Children’s Network of Southwest Florida. Paragraph 65C-45.005(5)(l) states that children over 36 months of age shall not share a bedroom with a child of the opposite gender unless efforts are being made to maintain a sibling group. In instances where efforts are being made to maintain a sibling group, the foster family, licensing agent, and case manager shall work together in determining arrangements for the safety and best interests of the children involved. Rationale for any decision made for children over the age of 36 months to share a bedroom shall be documented in the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN).
A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Families, 2415 North Monroe Street, Suite 400, Tallahassee, FL 32303 or Agency.clerk@myflfamilies.com.
