Licensing 660-05-20

(Revised 1/1/08 ML 3118)

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A person may not furnish Adult Family Foster Care to more than one adult, or to more than two adults who are related to each other by blood or marriage, without first procuring a license to do so from the Aging Services Division. At no time shall the number of persons receiving care exceed four.  

Public funds can only be used to purchase Adult Family Foster Care from licensed providers. No person acting on behalf of any state, county, or local governmental entity may arrange for or promote care provided in a foster home that does not have a valid license issued by the Aging Services Division. This does not apply to any home or institution under the management and control of the state.

1. A license to operate a home indicates compliance with the required standards, rules and laws at the time of issuance.
2. A license shall be issued to the owner or lessee of the home.
3. A license is not valid for a person other than whose name appears on the license. A license may not be transferred to another person.
4. A license is not valid for a residence other than the one located at the address that appears on the license.
5. An initial license is valid for no longer than twelve months from the date of issuance.
6. A license that is issued after the initial licensing period has expired is valid for no longer than 24 months from the date of issuance or the date or expiration of the provider’s status as a qualified service provider, whichever comes first.