Terms Used In Idaho Code 39-3522

  • Certified family home: means a family-styled living environment in which two (2) or fewer adults live who are not able to reside in their own home and who require care, help in daily living, protection and security, supervision, personal assistance and encouragement toward independence. See Idaho Code 39-3502
  • Department: means the Idaho department of health and welfare. See Idaho Code 39-3502
  • Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Idaho Code 73-114
Upon initial investigation, should an applicant for a certificate be unable to meet a standard because of conditions that are unlikely to endure beyond six (6) months, the department may grant a provisional certificate pending the satisfactory correction of all deficiencies and provided that the deficiencies do not jeopardize the health and safety of residents. No more than one (1) provisional certificate shall be issued to the same certified family home in any twelve (12) month period.