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(c) A copy of resumes for program staff. (5) A copy of the proposed/current procedural manuals shall be submitted to outline policies including, but not limited to, the following areas: (a) Finance; (b) Personnel; (c) Intake and content of records for planning and caring for children; (d) Placement, and postplacement services to children, foster families, adoptive families and biological parents, if applicable; (e) Recruitment for both foster and/or adoptive homes; (f) Assessment study formats as approved by the Department; (g) Qualification criteria for foster and/or adoptive families; (h) Procedures for closing cases; (i) Schedule of payment for services for those Agencies offering adoption services; (j) Copies of all forms used by the child placing agency in the foster care and adoption process i.e., application, financial forms, medicals, renewal, etc. (k) Statement of clients’ rights. (6) Background checks in accordance with Section 63–11–70. HISTORY: Amended by SCSR 49–5 Doc. No. 5308, eff May 23, 2025. 114–4920. Administration and Organization of Child Placing Agencies. A. Administration (1) The child placing agency shall meet the following requirements: (a) Have an office and staff located within the state, or within a twenty five (25) mile radius, and (b) Shall be incorporated in South Carolina, or shall be lawfully doing business in this state in accordance with all applicable statutes and regulations. (2) When the corporate offices of a child placing agency are located out of state: (a) There shall be a local advisory board composed of residents of South Carolina; (b) If the corporate office is licensed by the State in which it is located, a copy of this license shall be submitted to the Department at the time of issuance and at the time of each renewal thereafter; (c) Documentation shall be provided as to the supervision and evaluation of the South Carolina office by the corporate office. B. Governance. The child placing agency shall have a governing body of the Agency and the governing body shall exercise authority over and have responsibility for the operation, policy, and practices. C. Organization Chart (1) The child placing agency shall maintain a current organizational chart showing the administra- tive structure and staffing, including the lines of authority. (2) A copy of this shall be submitted to the Department at the time of licensing, re-licensing, and within 5 days of any leadership change. D. Fees and Payments (1) If fees are charged, the child placing agency shall have a written policy on fees for services which shall be submitted to the Department. (2) A copy of the foster or adoptive parent payment schedule shall be submitted to the Department. (3) The child placing agency shall provide the Department, foster parent(s), or adoptive parent(s) with written notification of changes in the payment schedule ninety (90) days prior to the implementation of any change.