Sec. 07.02.25.21. Resource Home on Inactive Status

A. An approved resource home in good standing with the local department may choose to suspend acceptance of foster care placements for up to 1 year and still maintain its status as an approved resource home.

B. During the period in which children are not placed in the home, the resource parents are not required to undergo an annual reconsideration. At the point that the family wishes to accept children, a reconsideration shall be completed.

C. If the resource family does not wish to accept foster children at the end of the 1-year period, the resource family may not be considered a resource and the home shall be closed.

D. The resource parent shall receive 30 days’ notice of the local department plan to close the home.