Physical Characteristics of Home 622-05-25

 

Housing 622-05-25-05

(Revised 10/1/2019 ML #3564)

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The foster home must be a dwelling, mobile home, housing unit, or apartment occupied by an individual or a single family. The authorized licensing agent worker shall inspect and approve the entire premises. This assessment of the home is in addition to any fire or inspections deemed necessary.

  1. The family foster home for children and premises must be clean, neat, and free from hazards that jeopardize health and safety. The family foster home for children shall engage in proper trash disposal and be free from rodent and insect infestation.
  2. The home must be equipped with adequate light, heat, ventilation, and plumbing for safe and comfortable occupancy. The family foster home for children shall have a properly working sink, refrigerator, stove and oven in the kitchen and at least one sink, toilet, and bathtub or shower in the bathroom.
  3. The family foster home for children and grounds shall be in compliance with any state and local zoning requirements. (NDAC 75-03-14-03)
  4. The authorized licensing agent worker shall inform potential foster parents where they can get information on state and local zoning requirements.
  5. A health inspection may be required if conditions appear questionable, and all conditions as outlined by the Health Department must be met.
  6. If a foster family has security cameras inside or outside of their home, they must disclose this information to the licensing worker upon purchase of the security system or during any home study visit. Licensing workers should be informed of where the cameras are positioned, why they are in use, when they are recording, who is responsible for the camera(s) and what happens to the footage.
  1. Indoor video cameras must be made known to all parties entering the home (case managers, foster child, etc.) and an explanation granted as to why the cameras are in the home.
  2. Interior video cameras may not be used to supervise children.
  3. Indoor video cameras may not be placed in private spaces of a home, such as bedrooms and bathrooms where foster children will change clothing or be naturally exposed. Baby monitors with cameras may be used to observe infants and toddlers under age three in their bedroom to ensure safety and awareness to a child waking, etc.
  4. Indoor video cameras may not be used to intentionally record the child.