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7 AAC 67.025. Foster care by relative caregivers. (a) The department has the authority under AS 47.14.100(e)(3)(A) to place a child in custody with an unlicensed relative caregiver, or in a licensed relative foster home. Placement with an unlicensed relative does not require or guarantee licensure for a foster home, nor does it mean that a foster care payment by the department occurs. The department will only issue foster care payments once the department issues the foster home license. (b) An unlicensed relative may receive financial support by applying for support programs through the Department of Health’s public assistance programs and services under AS 47.27. An unlicensed relative may not receive public assistance benefits under AS 47.27 and a foster care payment for the same child, at the same time. (c) An unlicensed relative is subject to a background check. (d) The department may issue a license to a relative who applies for licensure and meets all of the standards under this chapter. (Eff. 7/1/2022, Register 242) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 44.30.020 AS 47.32.030

AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.032 7 AAC 67.030. Application for an initial or renewal of a foster home license. (a) An applicant for a license to operate a foster home under AS 47.32 and this chapter shall submit an initial application in the name of the individuals responsible for the operation of the foster home, in a format provided by the department. The following additional information is required for the application to be complete:

(1) a statement as to whether each adult household member has ever operated, or currently is operating, a licensed facility, in state or out of state, to include a child care, residential care, or other licensed facility, and any reasons for any termination of that license;