12.18.1 Advanced Foster Home Approval

1. Submits a request to the FSOS for a foster or adoptive home parent to be classified as an advanced foster or adoptive home and receive an advanced per-diem when the following conditions have been met: 
1. A foster adoptive home parent has been approved for two (2) years; and
2. Completed thirty (30) hours of training in the following topics to the second anniversary date of the foster parent initial approval:
1. Trauma informed care curriculum provided or approved by the cabinet;
2. Psychotropic medications curriculum provided by the cabinet;
3. Sexual abuse curriculum provided or approved by the cabinet; and
4. Behavior management and skill development.
2. Sends a letter to the foster or adoptive home informing the home of its approval upon decision by the FSOS;
   
3. Copies the Billing Specialist on all approvals. 
   
4. Completes a new DPP 111 reflecting the new approval type; and
5. Works with the child's worker to ensure that a new DPP 111-A is completed and signed reflecting the advanced rate.
   
   

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