Florida Regulations 65C-46.019: Standards for At-Risk Houses
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(1) The child-caring agency providing services for youth who are at risk of sex trafficking must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the program standards outlined in this rule.
(2) The child-caring agency may utilize a shift or house parent staffing model.
(3) The child-caring agency shall develop policies and procedures for all services provided, and home or facility security plans.
(4) Training.
(a) The child-caring agency shall ensure all direct care staff complete pre-service training requirements in Fl. Admin. Code R. 65C-46.011(9)(c), and receive an additional 12 hours of Department-approved, specialized training on human trafficking. The specialized training must be completed within two months from the completion of pre-service training. The 12-hour Department approved training on human trafficking shall be delivered by a trainer certified by the Department. Staff who complete pre-service training are permitted to have unsupervised contact with children during the completion of the specifialized training. Training topics shall include:
1. Pathways to entry and vulnerabilities;
2. Human trafficking and at-risk children;
3. Understanding the impact of trauma;
4. Essential service delivery and collaboration; and
5. Motivational Interviewing.
(b) The child-caring agency shall ensure there are available staff trained in a Department-approved human trafficking prevention education curriculum to facilitate to youth residing in the home.
(c) Of the 40 hours of annual in-service training required in Fl. Admin. Code R. 65C-46.011(9)(d), eight (8) hours shall be focused on human trafficking.
(5) Admission. Prior to admission, the child-caring agency shall ensure the child or youth meets criteria for “”at risk of sex trafficking,”” as defined in Fl. Admin. Code R. 65C-46.001
(6) Client Services. The child-caring agency must provide high-quality, supportive services for youth to include, but are not limited to:
(a) Family/group/individual counseling;
(b) Treatment and intervention for sexual assault, if applicable;
(c) Substance abuse and mental health screening;
(d) Life skills;
(e) Vocational or educational supports;
(f) Discharge planning;
(g) Behavioral health care, if applicable;
(h) Mentoring; and
(i) Programming related to the prevention of sex-trafficking including healthy relationships, interpersonal boundaries, community engagement, etc.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 409.175(5). Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 409.175. History-New 5-26-21, Formerly 64C-14.1183, Amended 7-27-22.
(2) The child-caring agency may utilize a shift or house parent staffing model.
(3) The child-caring agency shall develop policies and procedures for all services provided, and home or facility security plans.
(4) Training.
(a) The child-caring agency shall ensure all direct care staff complete pre-service training requirements in Fl. Admin. Code R. 65C-46.011(9)(c), and receive an additional 12 hours of Department-approved, specialized training on human trafficking. The specialized training must be completed within two months from the completion of pre-service training. The 12-hour Department approved training on human trafficking shall be delivered by a trainer certified by the Department. Staff who complete pre-service training are permitted to have unsupervised contact with children during the completion of the specifialized training. Training topics shall include:
1. Pathways to entry and vulnerabilities;
2. Human trafficking and at-risk children;
3. Understanding the impact of trauma;
4. Essential service delivery and collaboration; and
5. Motivational Interviewing.
(b) The child-caring agency shall ensure there are available staff trained in a Department-approved human trafficking prevention education curriculum to facilitate to youth residing in the home.
(c) Of the 40 hours of annual in-service training required in Fl. Admin. Code R. 65C-46.011(9)(d), eight (8) hours shall be focused on human trafficking.
(5) Admission. Prior to admission, the child-caring agency shall ensure the child or youth meets criteria for “”at risk of sex trafficking,”” as defined in Fl. Admin. Code R. 65C-46.001
(6) Client Services. The child-caring agency must provide high-quality, supportive services for youth to include, but are not limited to:
(a) Family/group/individual counseling;
(b) Treatment and intervention for sexual assault, if applicable;
(c) Substance abuse and mental health screening;
(d) Life skills;
(e) Vocational or educational supports;
(f) Discharge planning;
(g) Behavioral health care, if applicable;
(h) Mentoring; and
(i) Programming related to the prevention of sex-trafficking including healthy relationships, interpersonal boundaries, community engagement, etc.
Rulemaking Authority Florida Statutes § 409.175(5). Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 409.175. History-New 5-26-21, Formerly 64C-14.1183, Amended 7-27-22.