Family Interviews 622-05-20-20-15

(Revised 10/1/2019 ML #3564)

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The home study assessment, including interviews with each member of the household, as determined age appropriate, is required. Family interviews shall include, but are not limited to, such issues as the parents’ philosophy of child rearing, child management, discipline, problem-solving and any other issues outlined on the foster care study form.

 

In addition to interviews held to provide information to potential foster families, there shall be a minimum of three interviews during the licensing process. Additional interviews are required in families where it is age appropriate for the children or extended family members live in the home.

 

A concluding interview is conducted with the family to complete the licensing home study. It should be noted that the number of interviews is flexible. The authorized licensing agent must engage in sufficient sessions as required for the family situation, but no less than three.

 

The intent of these interviews is to form a thorough and complete assessment picture of the potential foster family’s ability to provide quality care to any children placed in their home. In order to do this, the social worker, along with other evaluative measures, needs to do a thorough assessment of any potential foster family, keeping in mind the safety and well-being of children who may be placed in the home.