NAC424.255. General qualifications.

Foster home parents/staff shall:

     1. Be competent adults with a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making. Their integrity and conduct shall be above reproach, especially as regards to their role as foster caregivers.

     2. Be willing to be a team member with the agency in establishing and carrying out agency goals for the child.

     3. Possess skills necessary to live amiably as a family group.

     4. Have the character and personality to give care to children.

     5. Accept and respect each child as an individual.

     6. Be kind and friendly.

     7. Have knowledge and understanding of child care and problems of children.

     8. Be flexible in their approaches to child care.

     9. Participate in and effectively apply training as required.

     10. Be prepared to serve as an appropriate role model for foster children and their parents.

     11. Present a positive image to the community.

     12. Maintain good community relationships.

     [Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 104.1, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89]