The Department intends to amend rule 65C-41.002, F.A.C., to add clarifying language to incorporated forms.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Family Safety and Preservation Program

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

65C-41.002Application Procedures

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Department intends to amend rule 65C-41.002, F.A.C., to add clarifying language to incorporated forms.

SUMMARY: Language will be added to forms CF-FSP 5377, Extended Foster Care Voluntary Placement Agreement, and CF-FSP 5432, Extended Foster Care Agreement, clarifying the responsibilities of staff in aiding a young adult in securing required documentation.

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the Agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: The Department used a checklist to conduct an economic analysis and determine if there is an adverse impact or regulatory costs associated with this rule that exceeds the criteria in section 120.541(2)(a), F.S. Based upon this analysis, the Department has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 39.012, 39.0121, 39.6251, 409.1451, FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 39.6251, 409.1451, FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Jodi Abramowitz. Jodi can be reached at [phone] or [e-mail].

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

65C-41.002 Application Procedures.

(1) Children in the legal custody of the Department on the date of their 18th birthday do not need to apply for Extended Foster Care. If the child exercises his or her option to remain in foster care under the jurisdiction of the court, the child and designated staff shall complete an “Extended Foster Care Agreement,” CF-FSP 5432, (insert date) Sept 2018, incorporated by reference, and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXX 10160. The agreement and any supporting documentation must be attached to the transition plan that is updated during the 90-day period immediately prior to the date on which the youth will attain 18 years of age, uploaded in Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN), and be filed with court at the last review hearing before the child’s 18th birthday.

(2) A young adult may apply for readmission to extended foster care at any time before his or her 21st birthday. Prior discharge from the program is not a barrier to readmission. A young adult shall be admitted provided the young adult meets the eligibility requirements of section 39.6251, F.S. Young adults who voluntarily re-enter foster care after turning 18 years of age following dismissal of dependency are considered to be entering a new foster care episode. Applications for admission must be readily available to young adults. The application form to be used is “Extended Foster Care Voluntary Placement Agreement,” CF-FSP 5377, (insert date) Sept  2018, incorporated by reference, and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXX 10156.

(a) through (c) No change.

Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121, 39.6251, 409.1451 FS. Law Implemented 39.6251, 409.1451 FS. History–New 11-2-15, Amended 1-7-19,_ _____.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Brandi McCabe

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Chad Poppell

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: December 6, 2019

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: December 16, 2019