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Kinship foster care approval standards, ch 125
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- Kinship foster care approval standards, ch 125
- Published on 12/24/2025
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Rule 441-125.1 Rule 441-125.10 Rule 441-125.11 Rule 441-125.12 Rule 441-125.2 Rule 441-125.2(3) Rule 441-125.2(7) Rule 441-125.3 Rule 441-125.4 Rule 441-125.5 Rule 441-125.6 Rule 441-125.7 Rule 441-125.7(6) Rule 441-125.8 Rule 441-125.9Iowa Code References
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Application Application for approval Applications for reapproval Approval Approval procedure Caregiver assessment Changes in kinship foster care home Confidentiality Cultural connections Decision and notice of action Decision to operate a kinship foster home Definitions Denial Emergency care and release of child Evaluation decision Evaluation form Evaluation of record Evaluation of the application Exclusion Exemption from medical care Home study Information about the child Information on the child placed in the home Involvement of kin Iowa records Liability Medical and dental care Medical examinations and health care of the child Methods of training and discipline Nature of involvement Notification Other records Physical home assessment Procedure Process Reapproval Record checks Referrals Release of child Reports and information Reports of mistreatment Right to apply Scope Supervision and arrangements for emergency care Support by kinship foster caregiver Training and discipline of child Withdrawal of an application Written reportAbout
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