waiver of rule 65C-13.030(5)(h)7, and 65C-13.025(5)(e), Florida Administrative Code, from Kids in Distress and Cindy Olivieri. Rule 65C-13.030(5)(h)7, F.A.C., requires animals requiring vaccinations shall be current in all vaccinations. All aminals ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65C-13.030Standards for Licensed Out-of-Home Caregivers

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 14, 2014, the Department of Children and Families, received a petition for waiver of subparagraph 65C-13.030(5)(h)7, and paragraph 65C-13.025(5)(e), Florida Administrative Code, from Kids in Distress and Cindy Olivieri. Subparagraph 65C-13.030(5)(h)7, F.A.C., requires animals requiring vaccinations shall be current in all vaccinations. All animals shall be well cared for and maintained. The licensed home shall have a secure method to restrict children’s access to potentially dangerous animals.

Paragraph 65C-13.025(5)(e), F.A.C, states animals, any household pets, exotic pets, or livestock including immunization verification as required according to Section 828.30, F.S., observations of their care, behavior and how they are maintained and secured. The applicant shall have measures in place to assure safety of foster children from any potentially dangerous animals and this information shall be documented in the homestudy, if applicable.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 2, Room 204, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700.