Home environment assessment” means a component  of  the  Resource Family Approval process which requires an applicant to meet standards that include, but are not limited to, a background check, health and safety assessment of the home and grounds, outdoor activity space, and storage areas of the home, and capacity determination.

The assessment includes but not limited to

• A background check  for an applicant and all adults residing or regularly present in the home of an applicant or Resource Family.
• A health and safety assessment of the home and grounds, outdoor activity space, and storage areas of the applicant’s home

 The health and safety assessment of the home and grounds shall include the following:

1. The  type  of  residence,  such  as  a  single-family  home, apartment, or duplex.
2. The available living space.
3. The number of bedrooms and bathrooms.
4. Any  other  relevant  information,  such  as  the  presence  of weapons, animals, or a pool.