65C-41.0031. Supervised Living Arrangement

(1) Residing in a supervised environment is not intended to be a barrier to independence; however, every living arrangement must meet all the requirements as detailed in subsection 39.6251(4), F.S.

(2) Approved Living Arrangements.

(a) A comprehensive assessment shall be made to determine the appropriateness of the young adult’s living arrangement, using the “Supervised Living Arrangement Assessment,” CF-FSP 5431, Sept 2018, incorporated by reference, and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10159. This form is to be used for placement in Extended Foster Care (EFC). Prior to completing the assessment, the designated staff must have reviewed the youth or young adult’s case file and inspected the home environment proposed as the EFC living arrangement. The completed assessment shall be uploaded into the Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) and becomes an addendum to the young adult’s transition plan and also supports the young adult’s case plan.

(b) Designated staff shall decide whether a living arrangement will be approved on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the needs and desires of the young adult and the level of supervision and support the young adult requires.

(c) The community-based care lead agency shall withhold approval for a living arrangement if the living arrangement jeopardizes the young adult’s safety and well-being.

(d) Living environments in which young adults are involuntary placed do not meet the conditions of an appropriate supervised independent living setting unless consent for placement is through a court appointed guardian.

(e) A young adult who may require continued, intensive therapeutic or medical care will be assessed in consultation with the young adult and the young adult’s team of service providers, guardian ad litem, and attorney, if applicable.

(f) A young adult may share housing with other persons provided that any household members are approved based on an assessment of the young adult’s needs and safety concerns.

(g) The community-based care lead agency is not responsible for any portion of the expenses of any other household member who is not receiving extended foster care services.

(3) Shared Living Plans.

(a) Once a living arrangement has been approved, designated staff shall develop a plan in collaboration with the young adult and other applicable parties using the “Shared Living Plan” form, CF-FSP 5430, Sept 2018, incorporated by reference, and available at http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-10158. The plan outlines the expectations, addressing the fundamental and routine needs, to enable a successful living arrangement. The completed plan becomes an addendum to the young adult’s transition plan and shall be uploaded in FSFN.

(b) The young adult must notify the designated staff and other agreed upon parties (if applicable) of any changes in circumstances in the living arrangement, including a change of occupants or a planned absence from the home.

(c) In the event the extended foster care living arrangement is obtained before the young adult reaches age 18, designated staff shall make scheduled visits with the youth to the approved living arrangement as a part of the transition.

Rulemaking Authority 39.012, 39.0121 FS. Law Implemented 39.6251 FS. History–New 1-7-19, Amended 11-18-19.