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result in denial of a license. The complete relicensing application shall be submitted to the Department at least 30 calendar days prior to the expiration date of the current license. C. Application Content. The following information shall be submitted to the Department along with the application for renewal: (1) DSS Form 1536, Original Licensing/Relicensing/Changes for Residential Facility and Child Placing Agency Form; (2) DSS Form 1520, Annual Report of Children Under Care or Supervision of Licensed Child Placing Agencies; (3) Copy of the financial report certified by a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for the fiscal year prior to current licensing period; (4) A list of job descriptions including qualifications of current administrative and program staff; (5) For any new program staff since the previous licensing/relicensing, a statement complying with Regulation 114–4910 C(6); (6) A written report of any major changes in programming since the last license was issued or any changes planned for the new license period; (7) All fee schedules, for Agencies engaged in the business of adoptions. HISTORY: Amended by SCSR 49–5 Doc. No. 5308, eff May 23, 2025. 114–4950. Confidentiality Requirements. A. Child placing agencies and their personnel are subject to Sections 63–7–1990 and 63–9–780. B. Except as provided below, without written consent of the parent or legal guardian of the child, no officer, agency or employee of the Department or of a licensed facility, agency, group home or foster home shall directly or indirectly disclose personally identifiable information learned about the children placed in their care, their parents, or relatives or other persons having custody or control of them. Such information must be made available upon written request to appropriate Department staff, local child protection agencies, ombudsman of the Governor’s office, Foster Care Review Board, person or agency having legal responsibility or authorization to care for, treat, or supervise the child or the child’s family, multidisciplinary evaluation teams impaneled by agencies, and law enforcement agencies investigating suspected cases of abuse and neglect, family court, the child, his parents, guardian, or adoptive parents, child’s guardian ad litem or attorney. HISTORY: Amended by SCSR 49–5 Doc. No. 5308, eff May 23, 2025. 114–4960. Personnel Requirements. A. Policies and Practices (1) The child placing agency shall make available written personnel procedures and practices conducive to recruitment, retention, and effective performance by qualified personnel. These procedures and practices shall include, but not be limited to the following: (a) Written job descriptions and titles for each position defining the qualifications, duties, and lines of authority; (b) Provisions for activities which shall encourage professional growth through supervision, orientation, in-service training, and staff development; (c) An evaluation of job performance at the end of a probationary period and at least annually thereafter for each staff member. (2) A personnel file shall be maintained for each employee which includes, but is not limited to: (a) The application for employment, including record of previous employment, social security number, personal information; (b) Copies of background checks specified in Regulation 114–4910(C)(6); (c) Qualifications for position; (d) Required and up to date professional credentials/certifications; (e) Copy of annual job performance evaluations;