TITLE 39

HEALTH AND SAFETY

CHAPTER 12

CHILD CARE LICENSING REFORM ACT

39-1211C.  FOSTER PARENT TRAINING. 

(1)(a)  Prior to licensure pursuant to this chapter, each applicant, unless exempted, shall complete the following:

(i)   Training on knowledge and skills relating to the reasonable and prudent parent standard as set forth in chapter 16, title 16, Idaho Code;

(ii)  Orientation to foster care programs;

(iii) Training on understanding the impact of trauma on children;

(iv)  Training on behavior management;

(v)   Training on working with birth parents;

(vi)  Training on court processes; and

(vii) Training on the physical safety of children in foster care.

(b)  The required training described in this subsection shall not exceed ten (10) hours total, and each training shall include a check on learning to ensure understanding.

(2)  The department shall make training available on an ongoing basis to all foster parents on the following topics: rights, roles, and responsibilities of foster parents; laws and regulations; the impact of childhood trauma; managing child behaviors; first aid and medication administration; gun safety in foster homes; and the importance of maintaining meaningful connections between the child and parents, including regular visitation.

History:

[39-1211C, added 2025, ch. 124, sec. 2, p. 655; am. 2026, ch. 92, sec. 1, p. 519.]