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Safety Requirements of Foster Homes

  • Working smoke detectors on every floor of the home
  • At least one working CO2 detector
  • All second-floor windows are required to have fixed screens
  • All rooms must have two forms of exit
  • Foster youth must have their own bed and bedding
  • All firearms must be stored with a minimum of two locking barriers with ammunition stored separately
  • Pools must have working alarm systems and be fenced and gated for access
  • Temporary pools must be emptied every night
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