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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: April 18, 2024) |
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65. Department of Children and Families |
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65C. Family Safety and Preservation Program |
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65C-14. Child-Caring Agency Licensing |
1(1) The child-caring agency providing services for 8prenatal, post-partum or parenting youth 13must meet the licensing requirements set forth in 21Rules 2265C-14.001 23through 65C-14.116, F.A.C., 26in addition to the program standards outlined in this rule.
36(2) Training. 38The child-caring agency shall ensure all direct care staff complete pre-service training requirements in paragraph 5365C-14.023(9)(c), 54F.A.C. The pre-service training shall include an additional 20 hours related to the care of prenatal, postpartum, and parenting youth or young adults. Of the 40 hours of annual in-service training required in paragraph 8865C-14.023(9)(d), 89F.A.C., eight hours shall be focused on prenatal care, postpartum, and parenting youth or young. Training topics shall include, but are not limited to:
113(a) Mother/child health and development;
118(b) Developmental stages, ages birth to five;
125(c) 126Trauma, triggers, and calming strategies for young parents;
134(d) Pregnancy and childbirth, basic infant care, and safety; and
144(e) Parent and child relationships.
149(3) 150The child-caring agency may utilize a shift or house parent staffing model.
162(4) 163The child-caring agency may provide services to any youth who is pregnant or parenting, in addition to providing care for sibling groups of a youth who is pregnant or parenting.
193(5) Basic Service Requirements. The child-caring agency 200shall offer the following services:
205(a) 206Pre-natal and childbirth education;
210(b) 211Parenting education to include safe and health parenting practices, child development of infants and toddlers, active and responsive caregiving, and emerging language and literacy;
235(c) Water safety education and training;
241(d) Individual/group/family counseling;
244(e) C246linical services to address trauma, childhood sexual exploitation, trafficking, and the parent/child relationship; and
260(f) Ongoing multi-disciplinary team staffing to determine appropriate placements, service needs, and support from community partners.
276(6) The child-caring caring agency shall ensure youth acknowledge receipt of training for infant safety and care, infant water safety, nutrition for children ages zero (0) to five (5), and safe sleep practices. The acknowledgement shall be signed in placed in the youth’s file.
320(7) The service plan shall outline details of the supports and resources to allow the pregnant or parenting youth to be successful with, but not limited to, school, employment, and providing for the care of their child.
357(a) If the pregnant or parenting youth is under the care and supervision of the Department, the CBC shall provide a daycare referral to allow the young parent to attend school or employment. The child-caring agency must provide transportation to and from the daycare so the teen mother may attend school.
408(b) The CBC shall collaborate with the child-caring agency to ensure the young parent has diapers, food, and clothing for their child.
430Rulemaking 431Authority 432409.175(5) FS. 434Law Implemented 436409.175 FS. 438History–New 5-26-21.
