75-03 - Daycares as CUP ZOA pt 3STATE OF M[Nt4ESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
_ ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
Date
Zqning Authority
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�'\rZ, (4\�\'(� yq, S reet AddrVes\s^ ` f
7
City State Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for Licensure
Subject: 1 V " -^f _
Name of Day Care Home Applicant
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Type of
License:
DIIS-2722 (5-85)
Family Day Cate
Group Famil-y,
Day Care
Licensed Capacity -�A
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for licensure
under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Pule 2).
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 245.781 to 245.812 and 252.28, subdivision 2.
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Subd. 3. A licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Unless otherwise provided in any town, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning.)
If we do not wear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
will .consider the above -mentioned day care home to be in compliance with
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C2 TY OF CHANHASSEN
hilov i n ?,,or
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CH „ HASSEN PLANNING DEPT.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FMPLOYFR
DW.i - 2489
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your local zoning code. If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning notification.period, this shall be considered
to satisfy the requirements for 30-day zoning notification in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5.
Sincerely,
Lxcen rng worker
Name of Agency/Organization
Street Address �-
City State Zip Code
39b-05
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT" OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 5:5101
Date
Z�.o��n�i, (n� gp Au o r i t
I Street Address
City State Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for Licensure
Subject: ,�cm Type of
Name of ll Care Home Applicant: License:
Street Address
DI-IS-2722 (5-85)
Family Day Care
Group Family
Day Care
0
Licensed Capacity z�
City State Zip Code
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for licensure
under Minnesota Pules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Rule 2).,
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sectioas 245.781 to 245.812 and 252.28, subdivision 2
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Subd. 3. A licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Unless otherwise provided in any town, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall_ be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning,)
If we do not hear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
will -consider the above -mentioned day care home to be iT> compliance with
(over)
AN EQUAL OPFOFdT"UNITY EMPLOYER
CITY �''� OF ±'!'
CHANHAAS�S�EN
0 C T 2 1985
CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT.
.rt'° 41L0
DHS - 2ASO
(1 U-64 )
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your local zoning code. If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning notification period, this shall be, considered
to satisfy .the requirements for 30-day zoning notification in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5.
Sincerely,
Licensing Worker
Name of Agency/Or anization
OL
Street Address
City State Zip Code
39b-05
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
(n1 1Date p
CLc_L_rvt'�_,tiX2
C� ` ` Zoning Auk �i to-�9�.�.,
rtStreet Address
City State Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for LiceanGure
Subject-: k , ).,
Name of Day Care Home Applicant
-SOS �)o DA�'
Street Address
City State. Y Zip Code
D14S-2722 (5-85)
Type of
License: Family Day Care ;f
Group Family
Day Care
Licensed Capacity o 4
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for lic.ensure
under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Rule 2),
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 245.781 to 245.312 and 252.28, subdivision 2
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Sufd. 3. A licensed residential facility servir).g six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Uale.ss otherviise provided in any to` -a, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning.)
If we do not hear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
wil.l.consider the above -mentioned day care home to be in compliance with
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
_00w ss
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
on 2 31985
CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT.
ONG • 2469
(10-84)
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your local zoning code. If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning -notification period, this shall be considered
to satisfy the requirements for 30--day zoning notification in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5.
Sincerely,
Licensing Worker
Name of Agency/Organi ation
Street Address
SS 31 Y
City State Zip Code
39b-05
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
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ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
Date
Vs�a c` C _
9 O Z ing Author
Street Address
V`c\-x�
City State Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for Licensure
Subject: .0 1J Type of
Name of Day Care Home Applicant License:
100 o
Street Address
City State Zip Code
DHS-2722 (5-85)
Family Day Care
Group .Family.
Day Care
Licensed Capacity I.-.
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for licensure
under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Rule 2),
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards,
Issuance of this license is.subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 245.781 to 245.812 and 252.28, subdivision 2
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Subd. 3. A licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Unless otherwise provided in any town, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning.)
If we do not hear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
will .consider the above -mentioned day -care home to be in compliance with
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
ECEIVED`
(over) _ OCT 2 31985
CHANHASSEN PLANNING DEPT.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DHS - 24�9
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your local zoning code. 'If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning notification period, this shall be considered.
to satisfy the requirements for 30-day zoning notification in accordance.
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5.
Sincerely,
Li sing Worker
Name of Agency/Organization
Street Address
(.vim S S 3 1 &'
City State Zip Code
39b-05
DHS-2722 (5-85)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
QQ ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
Date
AluthC�orit
rN Street Address
-,mac 7
City St to Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for Licensure
Subject: !:) �„r.
Name of Day Care Home Applicant
(
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Type of
License: Family Day Care _
Group Family
Day Care
Licensed Capacity V�o
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for licensure
under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Rule 2),
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 245.781 to 245.812 and 252.28, subdivision 2
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Subd. 3. A licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Unless otherwise provided in any town, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning.)
If we do not hear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
will .consider the above -mentioned day care home to be in compliance with
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your local zoning code. If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning notification period, this shall be considered
to satisfy the requirements for 30-day zoning notification in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5. _
Sincerely,
Lic sing Worker
Name of Ag,)ency/Organ\i-cation
Street Address
Y_L7-3 13'
City State Zip Code l�
39b-05
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
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Date
�oning kithority
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for Licensure
Subject: _ V Type of
Name of Day Care Home Appl ant License:
Street Address
DHS-2722 (5-85)
Family Day Care
Group Family
Day Care
Licensed Capacity 1 Q
City State Zip Code
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for licensure
under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Rule 2),
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 245.781 to 245.812 and 252.28, subdivision 2
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Subd. 3. A licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Unless otherwise provided in any town, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning.)
If we do not hear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
will .consider the above -mentioned day care home to be in compliance with
(over)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
019ar
9a5
fn-R'tml)3°g'T' OEVELOP%TNT DES
DHS - 2489
(10-84)
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your local zoning code. If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning notification period, this shall be considered
to satisfy the requirements for 30-day zoning notification in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5.
Sincerely,
Licensing Worker
Name of Agency/Organization
Street Address
City State Zip Code
39b-05
DHS-2722 (5-85)
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST PAUL MIN
NESOTA 55f01
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Date
_oning Authority
reet Address
�• 5�3i�
City State Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for Licensure
Subject:
Name of Day Care Home Applicant
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Type of
License: Family Day Care
Group Family
Day Care
Licensed Capacity I")'
1--
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for licensure
under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Rule 2),
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 245.781 to 245.812 and 252.28, subdivision 2
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Subd. 3. A licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Unless otherwise provided in any town, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning.)
If we do not hear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
will .consider the above -mentioned day care home to be in compliance with
(over)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
_qW@ AUG 2 8196S
° (S°-84) 9 Uf l Y OF CHANHASSEN
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your local zoning code. If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning notification period, this shall be considered
to satisfy the requirements for 30-day zoning notification in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5.
Sincerely,
Licensing Worker
Q.ti,,7-.s.
Name of Agency/Organization
Street Address
City State Zip Code
39b-05
DHS-2722 (5-85)
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
Date
� 7
Zoning Authority
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for Licensure
Subject:�z0.
Name of Day Care Home Applicant
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Type of
License: Family Day Care
Group Family
Day Care
Licensed Capacity
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for licensure
under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Rule 2),
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 245.781 to 245.812 and 252.28, subdivision 2
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Subd. 3. A licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Unless otherwise provided in any town, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning.)
If we do not hear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
will .consider the above -mentioned day care home to be in compliance with
(over)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DHS - 2489
(10-84)
-2-
your local zoning code. If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning notification period, this shall be considered
to satisfy the requirements for 30-day zoning notification in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5.
Sincerely,
S . W . Licensing Worker
Name of Agency/Organization
Street Address
J
City State Zip Code
39b-05
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
ST. PAUL, MINNESOTA 55101
Date
Zoning Authorit�}�
Street Address
City State Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for Licensure
Subject:
Name,of Dav Care Home Applicant
Street Address
City State Zip Code
DHS-2722 (5-85)
Coral; I-4 occ!d Service
JUL 30 1985
-county
Type of
License: Family Day Care
Group Family
Day Care
Licensed Capacity ( ' Ll- '�
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for licensure
under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Rule 2),
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 245.781 to 245.812 and 252.28, subdivision 2
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Subd. 3. A licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Unless otherwise provided in any town, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning.)
If we do not hear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
will .consider the above -mentioned day care home to be in compliance with
(over)
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
DHS - 2489
(10-84)
-2-
your local zoning code. If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning notification period, this shall be considered
to satisfy the requirements for 30-day zoning notification in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5.
Sincerely,
Licensing Worker
Name of Agency/Organization
Street Address
City State Zip Code
39b-05
DHS-2722 (5-85)
V�ji"J' �,�o1E DU,yDR
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
444 LAFAYETTE ROAD
_ ST. PAUL. MINNESOTA 55101
Date
a
o Zoning Authorit
-Street Address
C, —
City State Zip Code
Re: Zoning Notification of Application for Licensure
Subject: �kB.,'� car Type of
Name'of Day Care Home Applicant License:
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Street Address
Cit State Zip Code
Cl':.ttt '�t.'I&i S'r,&
9
JUL 3u 1"UJ
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Family Day Care
Group Family
Day Care
Licensed Capacity Q �,��
This is to inform you that we are in receipt of an application for licensure
under Minnesota Rules, parts 9502.0300 to 9502.0445 (formerly Rule 2),
Family Day Care and Group Family Day Care Standards.
Issuance of this license is subject to compliance with the provisions of
Minnesota Statutes, sections 245.781 to 245.812 and 252.28, subdivision 2
known as the Public Welfare Licensing Act and the rules of the Department.
(Subd. 3. A licensed residential facility serving six or fewer persons or a
licensed day care facility serving 12 or fewer persons shall be considered a
permitted single family residential use of property for the purposes of
zoning. Subd. 4. Unless otherwise provided in any town, municipal or
county zoning regulation, a licensed residential facility serving from 7
through 16 persons or a licensed day care facility serving from 13 through
16 persons shall be considered a permitted multi -family residential use of
property for purposes of zoning.)
If we do not hear from you within 30 days upon receipt of this letter, we
will .consider the above -mentioned day care home to be in compliance with
(over)
CITY OF CHANHASSEN
RFr, F_IN!0
i i I 1 261985
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
o
DHS - 2489
(10.84)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DER
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your local zoning code. If zoning approval is secured in writing prior to
the end of the 30-day zoning notification period, this shall be considered
to satisfy the requirements for 30-day zoning notification in accordance
with Minnesota Statutes, section 245.812, subdivision 5.
Sincerely,
Street Address
City State Zip Code
39b-05
DPW 8: Standards for Group Homes and Licensing Procedures
The authority of the Department of Public Welfare, Division of Child Welfare,
to prescribe and publish minimum standards for the approval and licensing of
group homes is contained under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 257.081 through
257.15. Standards prescribed, and contained herein, shall be in force until
revoked or revised by authority of the Department.
The Commissioner of Public Welfare is delegated responsibility by the State
Legislature to sae that the minimum requirements as herein prescribed are met
-and maintained by county welfare departments, licensed child -placing agencies,
licensed children's institutions, foster -family group homes, and independent
operators of group hoi;,es.
(a) Introduction
-In our day, we are greatly concerned about every child in society and his
need for proper care. We have the responsibility to see that proper
resources are established and maintained. With our growing child and
youth popul.atiori and expansion of needs, we find that there are gaps
between the service needed and the variety of resources available to
provide the service.
In recent years, in -an attempt to meet diverse needs, new resources for
care have been established. One of these new resources is the group
tf re +hat ;q not available through
home. Grcup iiuiiiu3 �J 1'11Vtype 1uG a y Yc% vv�=� "•-"" -- --
traditional foster families or institutions. Group homes are not meant -
to replace either of these types of rare but present -a unique opportunity
to combine different aspects of treatment from both resources. Group
homes can provide adult guidance and professional services to the child
placed out. of his own home and yet keep the child in community living.
The facility is community based, and the program is community oriented.
The group home represents a resource that has tremendous flexibility
in giving care to children of all ages with varying needs. Group -home
care should bt used on a selective basis as a treatment of choice. The
group home should not be considered a panacea of care for children. It
is.a distinct resource in its own right that is part of the whole broad
spectrum of resources available to children.
(b) Defintion
(1) Group home -- A specialized facility that provides care on a 24-
hours-a-day basis for a selected group of not more than ten children.
The facility can be owned, rented, or leased by a county welfare
department, licensed chilli -placing agency, licensed children's
ii,stit.ution, or irdependent operatir, cr subsidized by any of the
above. The specialized care will be a planned treatment program
under the direction and control of an agency, institution, or
independent operator. Natural children of the group -home parents
under 21 years of age, if present in the hone, are included in the
total numt:.er of children living in the hone.
(2) Children -- Persons under the age of 3.6 years of age or persons
over 16 years of age if for reasons of mental retardation they
still require the protection needed by persons under 16 years of
age (14innesota Statute, Section 257.081, Subdivision 6).
(3) Group -home parent -- A person who carries out the continuing daily
living program and provides care to the children.. This may be a
member of the agency staff or a person subsidized for the care he
or she provides. It may be a married couple, a single person, or
single persons working on a shift basis.
(4) Agency -- The party responsible for providing social service,
administration, and the direction and control of the program. This
party can be a county welfare department, licensed child -placing
agency, licensed children's institution, or independent operator.
(c) Organization and Administration
(1} The philosophy, purpose, and function of the group home shall be
clearly defined in writing and maintained as part of the group
home file in the agency.
(2) The agency shall similarly define, in writing,' and file a statement
of the geographic area to be -served, ages and kind of children to be
accepted for care, and the specific extent, limitations, and scope
of service for which the group home is established.
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and the group -home parents. The agreement shall contain the
following items:
(aa) Admissions and discharge policy for the residents.
(bb) Program plans for the residents.
(cc) Terms of the agreement as they affect length of time to be
in effect and what conditions necessitate the formulation
of a view agreement.
.(dd) The roles, responsibility, and authority of the agency
and its personnel and the group -home parents.
(ee) The.per diem or.monthly care rate paid to the group -home
parents.
(ff) The maximum number of children to be cared for in the group
home.
(4) The agency shall have a sound plan of financing that will give
assurance of sufficient funds to enable it to carry out its
defined purposes and to provide proper care for children.
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(5) There shall be a system of business management and staffing to
assure maintenance of complete and accurate accounts, books, and
records. All records are subject.to review by the Commissioner
of Public Welfare. `
(6) The agency shall coordinate its services and program with
appropriate persons, agencies, and organizations in the community.
This shall include schools, vocational training centers, mental
health centers, job placements, day -activity centers, parent
organizations, and churches.
(7) Clothing, personal allowance, spending money, and medical expenses
for the children in the group home shall Y�e worked out by the
agencies involved.
(8) All licensed individuals, agencies, or or,~=inizations shall operate
on a nondiscriminatory basis, according e(;iaal treatment and access
to their services to all persons.
(9) It is recommended that the agency invest, -brae in public
relations before and n fter:the croup home is established
to help establinh community under„tiradingand acceptance.
InterDretatinn to key communit.1 leaders as well as the
immediate neighborhood could mini7.7,i�e Public relations
problems as the group home operates
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(1) The director of the agency will be the chief administrator of the
group home. The chief administrator may direct the total
operation of the group home or may delegate this duty.
(2) All employees shall be persons of good ch-%racter, good physical
and emotional health, and appropriate age and rAt.urity and shall
possess sufficient ability and education to carry out adequately
the duties assigned to them.
(3) There shall be sufficient staff to carry out the group -home -program.
(4) The agency shall provide qualified social --service staff for the
group home either from within its own structure or through
contractual arrangements.
It is .recommended that not more than two
persons Provide continuing soc?;al service
to cnr: group home.:;
(5) Each group home chal.l have full -tire Frrou'!,-home parents. If a
married couple is employed in thiss position, at least one of them
shall be on a full-time tasis. A r?roup-tip?me parent shall be on
duty at all times.
(6) Adequate arranEements shall be wn de for substitute group parents to
serve in emergency situations, vacation, ::.11ness, and when the
regular group parents have their time cff.
*Recommended. -3_
It is recommended that the full—time group -home
parents receive two, weeks vacation per year
and that they be allowed one full day off per
week.*
(7) The agency shall provide medical and dental staff for the care of
the group home residents either from within its own structure.
or through contractual arrangements.
(8) Additional staff'to carry out the group home program:
(aa) Psychiatric consultation -- to provide consultation
on a case basis as well as over --all treatment
goals for the group.
(bb) Psychological consulta-tion -- to provide testing
for assessment proposes at the time of admission
as well as to 7w- asure gains throughout the stay
or at the time of dismissal. The psychologist
may also be used to set up cnd carry out a
research project to evaluate -she program and its
impact on the r.h,ildren,
(cc) Service personnel --- a cook,, a housekeeper, or
maintenance personnel maz, bc; hired to perform
specif ie duties, This coulr. relieve the group -
home parents of these functi -Ins and allow them
mnrp time mi l h. the children in carruinn out the
program.
(dd) Volunteer services -- to augment and assist other
personnel in carrying out the program.. Volunteers
shall be aware of, and interested in, the needs
of ehildren, They shall_ be oriented to the
program, staff, and children of the s:•oup home.
(ee) Trained group worker -- to carry out direct
group treatment services.,. consult about over-all
group programs, and ?provide training in group
process to the group -home parents.,:
(9) Adequate arrangements shall be made for clerical services to
keep correspondence, records, bookkeeping, and files current
and in good order.
(10) Adequate arrangements shall be made for auxilliary'staff as
required by the program being offered. Such staff may be
recreational personnel, remedial teaching personnel, or nursing
personnel.
(11) It is recommended that .the staff ratio in a group home
be one staff member for every five children.:t
*Recommended.
(a) Program
(1) The program shall be a composite of the services offered in the
group home, community, and agency supervising and directing the
operation of the group home.
(2) The program shall be based on the purpose of the group home, with
plans for the individual children as well as the total group.
(3) A program plan for each child shall be formulated by the agency
in conjunction with the group -home staff, community resources,
and auxilliary services at the time of intake. This plan shall
be re-evaluated at least every six months, with changes
implemented according to the needs of the, child.
(4) All school -age children shall be referred to the local school
district** for educational planning and placement.
It is recommended that this referral to the
local school take place prior to placement in
the group home to insure that the child
is eligible for service and that the local
school has an appropriate progr.am.w.
(5) Group living shall be used in planful and purposeful ways to
help the children develop constructive relationships to adults
and to other children and constructive.patterns of handling time,
money, and care of belongings and property.
(6) Community living experiences shall be used in conjunction wl wi
plans for education and training, recreational and social pursuits,
job placements, and attendance at religious services..
(7) Social service shall be a clearly defined and identifiable
phase of the total care, treatment, and training program. Social
service shall be provided on both an individual and P group basis.
It is recommended that social service be
extended to the families of the residents
whenever feasible and in accordance with
the planning of the ch i1 c.::
(8) Leisure -time activities shall be planned to allow for constructive
activities that er:hance social and phys ± coal skills. Time shall
also. be available for completion of ac:ade-:ii e �Lssigrua nts and to
allow for indivi_diia i pursuits.
(9) All children : `_a1J. have medical .nd derllta _ exam nations yearly,
or more often .f. nccess?ary.
It is ~nco„,rnended that erarh c'! ild be given
a me.dial and dental excr,'n,at: cn p -ior to
admix ('':ncf_ into the gr.,ur,
*Recommended.
**Local school dis-.;:ict means the district in ;.h ch the group home is
located.
(10) Each child shall have the opportunity to practice his religious
preference.
(f) Records
(1) The supervising agency shall maintain a record on each group home.
The record shall contain a copy of each of the following items:
(aa) The philosophy, purpose, and function of the group home.
(bb) A statement of the geographic area to be served, ages and
kind of children to be accepted for care, and the specific
extent, limitations, and scope of service for which the group
home is established.
.(cc) The agreement between the agency and the group home parents.
(dd) The intake policy and procedure.
(ee) The arrangements for the provision of social services.
(ff) The arrangements for the provision of medical and dental
services.
(gg) Personnel policies
(hh) Criteria for selection of group -home parents.
The criteria outlined in iiae
Foster Boarding Homes For Children, DPDf Rule 1-P
III, for foster parents may be used in the
development of the criteria for the selection
of group -home parents.*
(ii) IJames of group -home parents and substitute group -home parents.
(j3) The State Fire Marshal report.
(kk) A floor plan of the group home, with designated room
dimensions.
(2) The financial record of the group home shall be maintained in
the agency. '
(3) The agency shall maintain a record on each individual resident
in the group home. The record shall contain a copy of each of
the following items:
(aa) Admission information.
(bb) Objectives of individual planning.
(cc) Reports on progross toward the accomplishment of these
objectives.
(dd) Dismissal summary.
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*Recommended.
(4) The group -home parents shall maintain medical records on each child.
(5) The agency shall send the referring agency a record of the child's
progress at least every six,months.
(6) Board minutes, articles of incorporation, and transactions of the
group home shall be a matter of record.
(7) Information nn record pertaining to an individual or his family
shall be held confidential and released only to authorized
persons or agencies.
(g) Physical facility
(1_) The location of the group home shall be related to the program
it offers.- It shall be accessible to religious, school, training,
and recreation facilities and other appropriate community resources.
it is recommended that the home be located in a
residential area and be undifferentiated from
other residences. Tt is helpful to locate
in a neighborhood where there are other cht1dren..and
the neighborhood accepts children and their
behavior,::
(2) The grounds shall provide adequate outdoor space for recreational
pursuits.
(3) The group home shall meet the regulations of the local health
authorities as well as local zoning and building codes.
Consultation with the State Health Department is available if
desired.
(4) The group home shall meet the requirements set forth by the
State Fire Marshal. The State Fire Marshal shall inspect all
facilities.
(5) Building
(aa) There shall be living and recreation space of 35 square feet
of floor space per child. This may include living room,
dining room, and recreation room but excludes bathrooms,
halls, laundry room, bedrooms, furnace room, and kitchen.
(bb) The dining area shall be large enough to comfortably
accommodate all the children, the group -home parents, and
guests at a meal. The room shall be cheerful, well
ventilated, and convenient to the kitchen.
(cc) Every sleeping room.for the accommodation of one child
shall contain 80 square feet of floor space, with. -a
minimum horizontal dimension of eight feet.
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*Recommended.
(ad) Every sleeping room for the accommodation of more than one
child shall contain 60 square feet of floor space per -child,
with a minimum horizontal dimension of eight feet. Each
child shall have an individual bed. Individual beds shall
be at least three feet apart.
(ee) No bedroom shall accommodate more than four children.
It is recommended that there be no
more than two children per bedroom. It
may also be helpful to have single
occupancy rooms.a� -
(ff) Each resident shall have a set of dresser drawers to
accommodate personal articles and clothing.
(gg) Each resident shall have an individual storage closet or
locker for day -today clothing, and other storage space
for clothing not currently used.
(hh). There shall be one toilet for every five children, one
lavatory with hot and cold water for every five children,
and one tub or shower for every five children. The toilet
facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition
equal to the local health regulations. All group homes
that house children of both sexes - shall have separate
+_M l Pt. and bath facilities for each sex.
(ii) The heating plant shall be of a size and capacity to
maintain a temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in all rooms.
(jj) Provisions shall be made for laundry facilities adequate in
space and equipment to meet the needs of the children, the
group -home parents, and the home.
(kk) The gm up -home parents quarters sha11 be separate from those
of -the children but near enough to provide proper supervision.
It is recommended that the group -home
parents have a separate bathroom,
bedroom, and living room.*
(U) A flash light and first -aid kit shall be available in
every group home for emergency use.
(mm) All madications for the children in the group home, as well
as household poisons, shall be kept in a safe and secure
place.
(h) Procedure for licensing
(1) A family that owns, rents, or leases a facility and desires to
use this as a group home, while receiving direction and supervision
*Recommended.
From an agency, shall apply to the county welfare department
of the county in which it.resides or to a licensed child -placing'
agency serving the area for a study of its facility, staff, and
program. The study shall be based on the rules established in
these standards. Upon completion of the study, the county welfare
department or licensed child placing agency shall send an applica-
tion for license along with a recommendation for licensure to the
Commissioner of Public Welfare.. A license will be issued by the
Commissioner in accordance with the rules of these standards.
(2) An independent operator who owns, rents, or leases a facility
and desires to use this as a group home, while providing
administration, direction, and supervision from within the
structure, &Ball apply to either the county welfare department
of the county in which the facility is located, or to a
licensed child -placing agency serving the area, or to the
State Department of Public Welfare for a study or the organization,
facility, staff, and program. The study shall be conducted by
the organization to which the application is made and based on
the rules established in these standards. Upon completion of the
study, the organization conducting the study shall send an
application for license along with -a recommendation for.li censure.
to the Commissioner of Public Welfare. Prior to the issuance of
a license, a record shall be on file in the Department of Public
Welfare containing all of the information and items listed in
Section (f) (1) of these standards. A license will be issued by
+.he Com—Tr`i,.ccioner in accorrianrc with the riales of these standards.
(3) A licensed children's institution or licensed child -placing
agency that owns, rents, or leases a facility and desires to use
this as a group home, while providing administration, direction,
and supervision from within its own structure, shall apply to
either the county welfare department of the county in which the
group home is located or to the child -placing agency serving the
area for a study of its organization, facility, staff, and
program. In the case ofa licensed child -placing agency, that
agency can complete the study on its own group home.. The study
shall be conducted by the organization to which the application
is made and based on the rules established in these standards.
Upon completion of the study, the organization completing the
study shall send an application for l.icen:�e along with a
recommendation for licensure to the of Public
Welfare. Prior to the issuance of a license, a record shall be
on file in the Department of Publi a triel.f.-are containing all of
the infone tion and items listed in Socticn (f) (1) of these
standards. A license will be issued by the Commissioner in
accordance with the rules of these stanaa-:-ds.
(4) A county welfare department that, owns, rents, or leases a facility
that it plans to operate as a gro,Ap home :is exempt from
licensure by law since the home is co;Zsidored & part of the
(i)
total agency. Ninety days prior to the actual operation of the
group home, the county welfare department shall submit a study
based on the rules established in these standards indicating the
fact that the home meets the.standards set forth by the
Commissioner of Public Welfare. In addition, prior to operation,
a record shall be on file in the Department of Public Welfare
containing all of the information and items listed in Section
(f) (1) of these standards. Upon the receipt of this information
the Department of Public Welfare will verify the statement and
ascertain the fact that the home meets the standards set.forth
by the Commissioner. If the Department of Public Welfare
questions the statement in any manner or form, it must notify
the county welfare department, in writing, of its concern
within 30 d&ys after the receipt of this report.
(5) No children shall be placed in any group home prior to its
being licensed.
(6) All licenses will expire one year -from date of issuance unless
otherwise specified or sooner revoked.
(7) Application for relicensure shall be sent in by the agency to
the Department of Public Welfare 30 days prior to expiration
of the license. Application shall be accompanied by a statement
indicating the fact that the home still meets the requirements
of the standards set forth by the Commissioner. Any .changes
in the facility, organization, administration, or program shall
be noted in this statement.
Provisional license
(1) A provisional license may be issued by the Department of Public
Welfare for a period not to exceed six months to allow an agency
reasonable time to become eligible for a regular license. A
written statement describing the need for a provisional licenso
and the length of the provisional license shall be on file in
the agency record and with the Department of Public Vielfare.
Licensing exceptions
(1) If, in the licensing procedure or enforcement of these
standards, the Department of Public Vjelfare finds that to
require a particular group home to comply strictly with one or
more of the provisions of these standards will result in
undue hardship and if the group home is in substantial compliance
with said standards and its general purpose and intent and,
in addition, it complies with such specific condition or conditions
as the Department of Public Welfare may doem necessary for
the protection of the health, safety, and welfare of _children,
an exception my be granted by the Department of Public Welfare.
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(k) Refusal of license
(1) Failure or inability to comply with the above standards Shan be
cause for refusal or revocation of license.
(2) The right of fair hearing and appeal shall be honored in accordance
with Minnesota law.
Notice of Public Hearing: May 9, 1969
Public Hearing held: June 25; 1969
Approved for form and legality this
day of , 1969
DOUGTAS M. HEAD, Attorney General
By
Craig Anderson
Assistant Attorney General
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