DHS License/Approval Documentation 622-05-10-10-03

(NEW 10/1/2019 ML #3564)

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The authorized licensing agent will submit a full application to license a foster home to the Department. The Department must ensure the licensing request is approved or denied within 60 days of the complete application made by the prospective foster parent(s). The authorized licensing agent may request an additional 45 days in which to complete the process. The Department will determine if such extension is necessary and, if so, will notify the applicant(s), in writing, that the additional time is approved.

 

  1. A recommendation for licensing must be sent to the Department’s regional office within 45 days of completion of application by applicant.
  2. The Department will have the remaining 15 days to review the licensing packet inclusive of the Initial or Annual Licensing Checklist (850 or 851) and the original documents signed by the applicant(s) and licensing worker.
  3. If approved by the Department, a license will be issued with the applicant(s) name, number of placements the home can accommodate, gender and ages 0 to 21. Child age preferences can be listed on the license, if applicable. The effective dates of the license must be present on the license and the Department representative must sign the certificate. A ND seal must be placed upon the formal licensing certificate. The Department template for each license is saved on the internal network P-drive under the County Intranet, Children and Family Services folder.
  4. If denied, the Department will issue a letter detailing the reasons for denial to the applicant and the authorized licensing agent.

A provisional license or approval is prohibited. The Adoption and Safe Families Act includes statutory provisions of safety, permanency, and well-being for children. The Department will not accept anything less than full license to provide foster care for children.

 

Note: Tribal Affidavit homes will not receive a NDDHS license, rather an “approval” of the Tribal Affidavit submitted on behalf of the Tribal licensing study. The Tribe will issue a formal license to the provider.