Get Dss 5157

The DSS 5157 form is an essential document for foster home relicensure in North Carolina. Completing this form accurately is vital to ensure compliance with the state's licensing requirements for foster care.

Follow the steps to accurately complete the DSS 5157 online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the DSS 5157 form in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by filling in the names of the foster parents and the Facility ID number at the top of the form.
3. Complete the background checks section. List each adult in the home and specify the type of background check performed. Document all findings, including those from previously filed forms. Include dates and explanations for each finding.
4. Answer the questions regarding previous addresses for new adult household members who have not lived in North Carolina for the last five years, and provide the necessary child central registry checks.
5. Respond to the section confirming if any new adults (18 years or older) reside in the home and if they are included in the previous background checks.
6. Indicate whether each foster parent has completed the required 20 hours of in-service training and if they have current training certifications in First Aid, CPR, and medication administration.
7. Complete sections about the number of children in the home, ensuring to count foster and non-foster children accurately, and attach any required forms such as medical evaluations and fire inspection reports.
8. Review any new physical or mental health issues identified since the last review, providing details about conditions, treatments, and their impact on providing foster care.
9. Complete the pet section by answering questions about any new pets added to the household and their vaccination status.
10. Confirm if there have been any changes in the foster parents' employment, providing details about income and expenses as required.
11. Once all sections of the form are filled, review for accuracy. You can then save the changes, download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Complete your DSS 5157 form online today to ensure a smooth relicensure process.