Must I issue a new verification certificate every two years to a foster home?

Must I issue a new verification certificate every two years to a foster home?

• A. Yes, every two years
• B. No; you only need to document that you evaluated within the two-year period
• C. No; you never need to evaluate
• D. Yes, but only if a child is placed

Answer: (B)

Periodic verification is about documenting that you’ve evaluated the foster home within the last two years. You don’t issue a new verification certificate on a fixed two-year renewal; instead, you show in your records that an evaluation occurred within that two-year window and remain compliant as long as that documentation exists. The evaluation is required regardless of whether a child is placed, and if you haven’t completed an evaluation within the two-year period, you’d need to conduct one and record it to stay in compliance.

Periodic verification is about documenting that you’ve evaluated the foster home within the last two years. You don’t issue a new verification certificate on a fixed two-year renewal; instead, you show in your records that an evaluation occurred within that two-year window and remain compliant as long as that documentation exists. The evaluation is required regardless of whether a child is placed, and if you haven’t completed an evaluation within the two-year period, you’d need to conduct one and record it to stay in compliance.