Petitioner Lewis Carroll requested a waiver on March 13 of the requirements in subsection 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, that staff of a licensed child-placing agency who perform casework services have a bachelor’s degree in social work ...

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 April 23, 2009, the Department of Children and Families has issued an order.
Petitioner Lewis Carroll requested a waiver on March 13 of the requirements in subsection 65C-15.017(3), Florida Administrative Code, that staff of a licensed child-placing agency who perform casework services have a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field. Mr. Caroll has a bachelor’s degree in finance and real estate, which does not satisfy the subject rule, however, he does have extensive child welfare services experience and training. Given petitioner’s demonstration of his qualifications, strict application of the rule would pose an undue hardship on him. Without the waiver, petitioner would not be able to obtain employment in a casework supervision position. Petitioner’s request for a waiver of subsection 65C-15.017(20), F.A.C., is granted.
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Agency Clerk, Department of Children and Families, 1317 Winewood Blvd., Bldg. 2, Room 204, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700.