NAC424.120. Investigation of applicant; visits by licensing authority representative; reports.

     1. A licensing authority representative shall conduct a fair and impartial investigation of each foster home after receipt of an application for the licensing of the home, and shall investigate the home to determine whether the licensing requirements are met and the maximum capacity and range of ages of children for which the home may be licensed. The licensing authority representative shall gather direct and collateral data to complete the licensing study. A licensing authority representative may visit the foster home at any time, announced or unannounced, to determine compliance with licensing requirements and must be available for consultation as appropriate. The licensing authority representative shall visit each foster home at least once during the annual licensing period. That visit may be conducted as part of the initial issuance of a license or the renewal of a license.

     2. The director or operator of each foster home shall submit such reports as the agency which provides child welfare services requires.

     [Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 103.2, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89]—(NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, 11-14-97; R044-02, 7-23-2002)