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consider the application incomplete and close it. The department will notify the applicant in writing if the department closes the application. (e) The department may extend the application timeframes for an additional 45 days, if circumstances exist that require additional information to complete the licensing process. (f) In a two-parent household, both parents must initiate the application process, unless the licensing supervisor approves one of the following exceptions:

(1) one of the individuals is on active duty with the armed forces of the United States and is stationed outside the state for the duration of the foster home license;

(2) documentation of a legal separation if the two parents are not residing together in the foster home;

(3) documentation that one of the parents is incapacitated and unable to provide care to the foster child during the duration of the foster home license;

(4) other unique circumstances in which one individual will not be responsible for any household management or the care of a child placed in the home. (g) In (f) of this section, “two-parent household” means a two-individual domestic relationship in which the individuals are married, have a domestic partnership, or cohabitate. (Eff. 7/1/2022, Register 242) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 44.30.020 AS 47.05.340 AS 47.32.032

AS 47.05.300 AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.040

AS 47.05.310 AS 47.32.020 AS 47.32.060

AS 47.05.320 AS 47.32.030 7 AAC 67.035. Assessment of foster home upon initial application. (a) The department will assess an application for a foster home license, including a review and discussion of

(1) background check information;