Section 465 IAC 2-1.5-9 - Physical facilities of the foster family home; bedrooms and bathroomsAuthority: IC 31-27-2-4
Affected: IC 31-27-4
Sec. 9.
(a) Bedrooms shall have adequate ventilation for the health, safety, and welfare of the child.(b) Bedrooms shall be clearly identified as bedrooms. Living, dining, and other areas not commonly used for sleeping shall not be used for a bedroom. A bedroom located in a basement cannot be utilized for a child unless a waiver is granted by the department. The waiver must be specific to a particular child and cannot be a blanket waiver. Factors to consider in granting a waiver include, but are not limited to, the following:(1) Whether the bedroom is in an area of the basement that is finished.(2) Whether the bedroom has two (2) easily accessible forms of egress to the outside.(3) The age (in terms of years and development) of the child that will be utilizing the bedroom.(c) Children six (6) years of age and older, who share a room, shall be of the same sex. Children over twelve (12) months of age shall not share a bedroom with adults, except in the case of illness or developmental disabilities requiring close supervision and only with the approval of the department. In no event shall a child ever sleep in the same bed as an adult.(d) Each child shall be provided an individual bed and mattress that is: (2) of a size to accommodate the child. A crib that meets current safety standards consistent with federal safety regulations shall be used for a child under two (2) years of age.
(e) Appropriate bed linens shall be provided for the comfort of the child, taking into consideration the age of the child. Water resistant bed pads shall be provided for enuretic children. Bed linens should be changed as often as required for cleanliness and sanitation.(f) No convertible sofa or other bedding of a temporary nature shall be used except for temporary care and only upon approval of the department.(g) The foster family home shall have sufficient bedroom space to allow at least fifty (50) usable square feet for each child.(h) There shall be either closet or wardrobe in addition to drawer space provided for each child's possessions.(i) Sanitary bathroom facilities that provide privacy shall be available. Water provided for bathing shall be kept at a comfortable temperature. Department of Child Services; 465 IAC 2-1.5-9; filed Apr 18, 2011, 11:31 a.m.: 20110518-IR-465100349FRA; readopted filed November 26, 2013, 4:02 p.m.: 20131225-IR-465130459RFAReadopted filed 10/10/2019, 10:42 a.m.: 20191106-IR-465190320RFA