(Revised 1/1/08 ML 3118)
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Adult family foster care is an inclusive 24-hour service. Therefore, employment outside of the home is generally not allowable. An adult family foster care provider may be employed outside the home if the license to provide adult family foster care was issued to more than one individual and at least one of the licensed individuals remains in the home to provide the care.
If an AFFC client is enrolled in a day-program (documented in the client’s plan of care) and is out of the home, outside employment by the AFFC provider may be considered during the hours the client is away. However, client care cannot be compromised.
Employing individuals other than those who meet the definition of a respite provider or substitute caregiver is not permitted. Employing respite care providers or substitute caregivers to assist in the daily operation of the adult family foster care home is also prohibited. Respite care and substitute caregivers may provide care only in the absence of the provider.
The County Social Service Agency must be informed of outside employment to evaluate whether client care would be negatively impacted.
