2011 Wisconsin Code
Chapter 48. Children's code.
48.675 Foster care education program.

48.675

48.675 Foster care education program.

48.675(1)

(1) Development of program. The department shall develop a foster care education program to provide specialized training for persons operating family foster homes. Participation in the program shall be voluntary and shall be limited to persons operating foster homes licensed under s. 48.62 and caring for children with special treatment needs.

48.675(2)

(2) Approval of programs. The department shall promulgate rules for approval of programs to meet the requirements of this section. Those programs may include in-service training; workshops and seminars developed by the department or by county departments; seminars and courses offered through public or private education agencies; and workshops, seminars, and courses pertaining to behavioral and developmental disabilities and to the development of mutual support services for foster parents. The department may approve programs under this subsection only after consideration of relevant factors including level of education, useful or necessary skills, location, and other criteria as determined by the department.

48.675(3)

(3) Support services. The department shall provide funds from the appropriation under s. 20.437 (1) (a) to enable foster parents to attend education programs approved under sub. (2) and shall promulgate rules concerning disbursement of the funds. Moneys disbursed under this subsection may be used for the following purposes:

48.675(3)(a)

(a) Care of residents of the foster home during the time of participation in an education program.

48.675(3)(b)

(b) Transportation to and from an education program.

48.675(3)(c)

(c) Course materials and fees.

48.675(3)(d)

(d) Specialized workshops, seminars, and courses pertaining to behavioral and developmental disabilities.

48.675 - ANNOT.

History: 1977 c. 418; 1979 c. 34 s. 2102 (20) (a); 1983 a. 27 s. 2202 (20); 1985 a. 29, 176; 1989 a. 31, 107; 1993 a. 446; 1997 a. 35; 2007 a. 20; 2009 a. 28.

48.675 - ANNOT.

Cross-reference: See also ch. DCF 38, 52, 54, 56, 57, 250, 251, and Wis. adm. code.