Sec. 16. (a) A license for a foster family home is valid for four (4) years from the date of issuance, unless the license is revoked or voluntarily returned.
(b) A license issued under this chapter:
(1) is not transferable;
(2) applies only to the licensee and the location stated in the application; and
(3) remains the property of the department.
(c) A foster family home shall have the foster family home's license available for inspection.
(d) To extend a license an additional four (4) years, the home must apply for relicensure. The current license shall remain in effect during the relicensure process until the department issues a license or denies the application.
As added by P.L.145-2006, SEC.273. Amended by P.L.146-2006, SEC.31; P.L.128-2012, SEC.111.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 31. Family Law and Juvenile Law
Article 27. Child Services: Regulation of Residential Child Care
Chapter 4. Regulation of Foster Homes
31-27-4-1. License Required to Operate Foster Family Home; Exception
31-27-4-2. Therapeutic Foster Home; Certificates; Requirements; Supervision and Care Limits
31-27-4-4. Consultation With Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission
31-27-4-5. Apply for Licenses; Criminal History Checks
31-27-4-6. Grounds for Denial of License Applications; Waiver
31-27-4-6.5. "Disability"; Foster Family Home
31-27-4-7. Incomplete Applications
31-27-4-8. Supervision and Care Limits; Exceptions
31-27-4-10. Investigation of Applicants
31-27-4-11. Issuance of License
31-27-4-12. Eligibility for Waivers and Variances
31-27-4-13. Denial of License; Notice; Administrative Hearing Upon Written Request
31-27-4-14. Delegation of Investigations
31-27-4-15. Investigation of Unlicensed Premises
31-27-4-16. Duration of License; Limitations; Renewal
31-27-4-17. Probationary Status; Duration; Expiration; Extension
31-27-4-18. Inspection of Foster Family Homes
31-27-4-19. Records of Monitoring Activities and Inspections
31-27-4-20. Cooperation by Licensees
31-27-4-20.5. Use of Reasonable and Prudent Parent Standard
31-27-4-21. Records Regarding Children
31-27-4-22. Notice of Enforcement Actions; Informal Meetings
31-27-4-23. Administrative Hearings
31-27-4-24. Procedure for Administrative Hearings
31-27-4-29. Cessation of Operation Following Revocation of License
31-27-4-32. Grounds for Revocation of License; Waiver
31-27-4-33. Compliance With Rules; Disciplinary Sanctions; Revocation of License
31-27-4-34. Investigation of Unlicensed Home Reports; Enforcement