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Standards for Traditional and Residential Homes.Rule 65C-46.023

Chapter 65C-46 · Child-Caring Agency Licensing · flrules.org · in effect since 2026-07-09

Rulemaking notices (2)
  • 2025-11-17 Notice of Proposed Rule · FAR Vol. 51/223 · Amendments remove obsolete rule provisions, streamline the licensing process, and align the rule language with Department policy regarding child-caring agency licensing.
  • 2025-11-10 Notice of Rule Development · FAR Vol. 51/219 · Amendments remove obsolete rule provisions, streamline the licensing process, and align the rule language with Department policy regarding child-caring agency licensing.

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(1) The child-caring agency licensed as a traditional group home, as defined in Rule 65C-46.001, F.A.C., or residential group home, as defined in Rule 65C-46.001, F.A.C., and serving non-dependency youth must meet licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C.

(2) Children and youth placed in out-of-home care must have a Comprehensive Placement Assessment that recommends placement in a group care setting/program that has been identified but is unavailable at the time of placement.

(3) Requirements for Serving Youth Entering Out-of-Home Care.

(a) Transition planning shall be initiated 48 hours after placement.

(b) The child-caring agency shall collaborate with the child welfare professional to provide and/or assist with the following services:

1. Coordination of assessments including, but not limited to, suitability assessments, Early and Periodic Screening Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT), or assessments of preliminary mental and/or behavioral health needs.

2. Coordinate referrals to and arrangements for continued services in a least restrictive setting.

3. Assess family connections/relationships to assist with family finding efforts.

Rulemaking authority. § 409.175, Fla. Stat. Law implemented. § 409.175, Fla. Stat.

History. New 5-26-21, Formerly 64C-14.123, Amended 7-9-26.