The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-13.025, F.A.C., to align the information required in the initial licensing unified home study for prospective foster parents with the requirements for adoption applicants.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65C-13.025Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend Rule 65C-13.025, F.A.C., to align the information required in the initial licensing unified home study for prospective foster parents with the requirements for adoption applicants.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Initial Licensing and Unified Home Study for Foster Care

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 409.145(5), 409.175(5)(a), 435.01(2), FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 409.145(2), 409.175(5)(a), (f), (6)(a), (b), 435.04, 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.