On February 29, 2008, the Department of Children and Familes received a petition for waiver of rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., from Children's Home Society of Florida and Ryan Costello. Rule 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states staff of a licensed child-...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
65C-15.017: Personnel

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on May 5, 2008, the Department of Children and Family Services has issued an order.

On February 29, 2008, the Department of Children and Family Services received a petition for waiver of subsection 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., from Children’s Home Society of Florida and Ryan Costello. Subsection 65C-15.017(3), F.A.C., states staff of a licensed child-placing agency responsible for performing casework services possess at least a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field. Petitioner has demonstrated that he possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities represented by the social work degree requirement in the rule. The Department issued an Order granting petitioner’s request for waiver.

A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Family Services, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 2, Room 204, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700.