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(a) A foster home may not accept children for emergency shelter care without an emergency shelter care specialization and agreement approved by the department. (b) A foster home shall follow all requirements set out in the emergency shelter care specialization agreement. (Eff. 7/1/2022, Register 242) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 44.30.020 AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030

AS 47.14.120 AS 47.32.020 Article 6. Miscellaneous Provisions. Rule 7 AAC 67.990. Definitions 7 AAC 67.990. Definitions. In this chapter,

(1) “abuse or neglect” means the physical injury, sexual abuse, sexual exploitation, negligent treatment, or maltreatment of a child where the child’s health, welfare, or safety are at risk or harmed;

(2) “alternate caregiver” means an adult selected by a foster parent to provide care and supervision of children in care during temporary absences of the foster parent;

(3) “babysitter” means a person who is at least 14 years of age selected by the foster parent to provide short-term care and supervision for children in care;

(4) “background check” means the screening and review that the department conducts under 7 AAC 10.915 for a barrier crime or condition;

(5) “capacity” means the maximum number of children that a foster home is licensed to care for at a given time;

(6) “case plan” means a description of the services to be provided or performed for a child in care, listing each person who has responsibility to provide or perform the activities for a child or the child’s family;