Mont. Admin. R. 37.51.301 - YOUTH FOSTER HOMES: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR FOSTER PARENTS AND OTHER HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS
(1) Foster parents
must:
(a) be at least 18 years of
age;
(b) be physically, mentally,
and emotionally competent to care for children;
(c) like and understand children;
(d) be in good general health;
(e) be able to demonstrate the foster home
has sufficient resources to meet the needs of their existing family,
independent of foster care reimbursements;
(f) comply with state laws including those
that relate to the possession or use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and firearms;
and
(g) have lived together for at
least 24 months unless an exception is granted.
(2) No person residing in or visiting the
foster home may pose a risk or threat to the safety and well being of children
in the home.
(3) A foster parent
shall not provide exposure to sexual or violent language and behavior
inappropriate to the foster child's age, including but not limited to visual or
other media depictions, and music, while in the foster parent's
home.
Notes
AUTH: 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA; IMP: 52-1-103, 52-2-111, 52-2-601, 52-2-621, 52-2-622, MCA
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