Section 57.48. General conditions for approval of application.

 

(1)  Any person licensed to operate a group home shall be a responsible, mature individual who is fit and qualified.

(1m)  In determining whether an applicant is fit and qualified, the department may consider any of the circumstances in ss. DCF 57.50 (1) , 57.56 (1) , and 57.57 (1) (a) by an owner, agent, staff member, household member, or other individual directly or indirectly participating in the operation of the group home.

(2)  If the department has reason to believe that the physical health or mental health of an applicant, licensee, or household member may endanger a resident, the department may issue a denial or revocation of the license or may require that a written statement be submitted by a physician, or if appropriate, by a licensed mental health professional that certifies the condition of the individual and the possible effect of that condition on the group home or the residents in care.

CR 04-067 : cr. Register September 2005 No. 597 , eff. 1-1-06; correction in (1m) made under s. 13.92 (4) (b) 7. , Stats., Register November 2008 No. 635 .

Note

The term "fit and qualified" is defined in s. DCF 57.04 (15) to mean displaying the capacity to successfully nurture and care for children and shall not include a history of a civil action, criminal conviction or administrative rule violation that substantially relates to the care of a child; a history of exercising unsound judgement; or abuse of alcohol or drugs. For help in determining whether a civil action, criminal conviction, or administrative rule violation substantially relates to the care of children consult s. DHS 12.06 . Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1