The bill amends the training requirements for the licensure of individual child foster care providers in Iowa. It removes the previous requirement of completing thirty hours of foster parent training for initial licensure and six hours of annual training for license renewal. Instead, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is given the authority to determine appropriate training based on the relevant experience of the proposed individual licensee and the circumstances of both the licensee and the prospective foster child. The bill also specifies that the training must cover various topics, including child welfare, behavior management, and the effects of trauma on child development.

Additionally, the bill allows for flexibility in training by permitting individuals to complete the required training through approved programs offered by public or private agencies with expertise in child foster care. It emphasizes that the department will notify licensees of any training that may benefit them in providing foster care. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the training process while ensuring that foster care providers receive relevant and necessary training tailored to their specific situations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 237.5A