Section 424.255 - General qualificationsFoster parents and staff must:
1. Be competent adults with a demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making. Their character, integrity and conduct must be above reproach, especially with regard to their role as foster caregivers.2. Be willing to cooperate with the agency in establishing and carrying out agency goals for the child by:(a) Providing pertinent information about the child and the needs of the child that the foster parents and staff have gained by caring for the child on a daily basis; and(b) Assisting in meeting any identified needs of the child.3. Possess skills necessary to provide a nurturing and caring home and family environment.4. Welcome each foster child into the foster home as a full member of the family and treat each foster child equally to any children of the foster parent who reside in the foster home, including, without limitation, when according benefits and privileges.5. Be kind and respectful when communicating and interacting with the child and the family of the child and discussing the family of the child.6. Have knowledge and understanding of the needs of the child for well-being, safety and permanency.7. Be flexible to best meet the needs of the child.8. Present a positive image of fostering to the community.9. Maintain good relationships with each member of the community who is involved with the child and the family.10. Be professional in each action taken as a foster parent and caregiver and be a positive role model for each foster child when engaging in daily activities, making decisions, setting boundaries and modeling behaviors.11. Communicate effectively and respectfully with each person involved in the care of a foster child and respect differences and opinions of others.12. Accept additional feedback and participate in additional training to increase the foster parent's or staff member's knowledge and ability to care for a child with unique needs.13. When safe and appropriate, work directly with the parents or other family members of a child in support of the best interests of the child and the permanency goal of the child.14. Possess realistic expectations regarding behaviors of children who have experienced past trauma and be able to remain calm during the emotional and behavioral outbursts of a child.15. Set appropriate verbal and physical boundaries with foster children and their families.16. Recognize and celebrate milestones in the life of a foster child, including, without limitation, birthdays, graduations and holidays.17. Demonstrate sound judgment by making mindful and careful decisions.18. Be able to communicate with any child placed in the foster home, the agency which provides child welfare services and providers of health care and others who provide services to a child placed in the foster home. At least one foster parent or member of the staff must be capable of understanding and following directions on the label of any medication.Nev. Admin. Code § 424.255
Welfare Div., Req. for Foster Care part §104.1, 10-7-88, eff. 1-1-89; A by R110-19A, eff. 2/25/2021