NAC424.365. Living space and furnishings: Generally.

     1. The foster home must have at least 200 square feet of living space per occupant, including foster children. As used in this subsection, “living space” includes all areas of the house except an unfinished basement, office or similar area not usually occupied by the family in their daily living.

     2. The foster home must have adequate space for individual study and recreation, regardless of the number of children in the foster home.

     3. The dining area must be large enough to permit all the family members, staff and foster children to eat together.

     4. Cooking and food service areas should be well planned and equipped. The size of the kitchen and the equipment will depend on the number of persons to be served.

     5. All rooms used as living or sleeping quarters, including kitchens and lavatories, must be clean, lighted, well-ventilated and heated, except that laundry rooms need not be heated.

     6. Rooms must have furnishings comfortable and suitable for use by children as appropriate.

     7. Group foster homes must have at least one centrally located living room, for the free and informal use of the children, which is large enough to accommodate the group to be served without crowding. A quiet area for study purposes must be provided. The foster home must have study tables or desks and chairs available for use by the children.

     [Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part § 107.2, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89]—(NAC A by Div. of Child & Fam. Services, 8-27-92; R044-02, 7-23-2002)