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(a) For the purpose of this section, an individual having regular contact with children in a foster home includes an alternate caregiver, a babysitter, and a household member. (b) An individual having regular contact with children in a foster home must

(1) be of reputable character, exercise sound judgment, and demonstrate responsible, stable, law-abiding, and emotionally mature behavior;

(2) treat all children in the home fairly;

(3) have the capacity to deal with frustration and conflict and the ability to work with children who, because of their background and experience, might express themselves negatively toward the caregiver; and

(4) be willing to work cooperatively with the child in care, the child’s parents and family members, the department, and if applicable, service providers within the foster home. (c) An individual having regular contact with children in a foster home may not

(1) pose a risk to the health, safety, or well-being of a child;

(2) abuse or neglect a child;

(3) engage in any sexually suggestive or sexually exploitive behaviors with a child; or

(4) have a romantic relationship with a child. (Eff. 7/1/2022, Register 242) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 44.30.020 AS 47.32.020 AS 47.32.180

AS 47.14.120 AS 47.32.030 AS 47.32.190

AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.110 7 AAC 67.120. Alternate caregivers and babysitters. (a) A foster parent shall use the reasonable and prudent parent standard when designating alternate caregivers and babysitters. (b) A foster parent shall designate an alternate caregiver when the foster parent will be away