Pools

A Resource Family shall ensure that swimming pools, fixed-in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar bodies of water are inaccessible if he or she accepts placement of any of the following individuals:

  1. A child under ten years of age.
  2. A child who is developmentally, mentally, or physically disabled.
  3. A nonminor dependent who is developmentally, mentally, or physically disabled.
  4. A minor or nonminor dependent parent’s child who is under ten years of age or developmentally, mentally, or physically disabled.

A Resource Family shall ensure the inaccessibility of swimming pools, fixed in-place wading pools, hot tubs, spas, or similar bodies of water.

  1. The pool shall be isolated from access to the home by an enclosure
  2. The pool shall be equipped with an approved safety pool cover

When a foster family agency determines that it is not "structurally" possible for a Resource Family to comply with paragraphs options (1) or (2) , the home shall be equipped with exit alarms on doors and windows that provide direct access to the pool.

A foster family agency shall document the factors considered in making the determination that it is not structurally possible for the Resource Family to comply with either an enclosure or a safety pool cover.

A Resource Family shall ensure that an adult who is able to swim provides continual supervision when a child or individual specified are using a pool or other body of water.

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