Library: Policy

340:110-5-59. Number of children

Revised 12-17-18

The foster home agency complies with requirements regarding child placement in the foster family home.

(1) No more than five foster children are placed in the home.The total number of children does not exceed six, including biological, adoptive, foster, and other children not in Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) custody.

(2) The number, ages, and needs of foster children placed in the home are in keeping with the foster parents' capacities, skills, and home accommodations.

(3) The foster home agency, with Child Welfare Services approval, may place more than five children in DHS custody in the home.