Bedroom Sharing Arrangements

Written By Edward McField (Super Administrator)

Updated at May 22nd, 2020

The capacity of the home may not exceed six, including adopted, biological, and guardianship children, and children of a minor or nonminor dependent parent residing in the home, unless the foster family agency obtains an approved Documented Alternative Plan.

Bedroom sharing arrangement take into account

  • The age of the children and/or nonminor dependents, including the degree of age difference between them.
  • The needs of a minor or nonminor dependent parent and his or her child.
  • The developmental levels and needs of the children and/or nonminor dependents.
  • The privacy needs of the children and/or nonminor dependents and the plans to meet those needs.
  • The history of the children and/or nonminor dependents, including previous sleeping arrangements and any information that may indicate an incompatibility, if known.
  • Any history or suspicion of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation.
  • The supervision plan within the home.
  • The sleeping patterns of the children and/or nonminor dependents and if they may be disruptive to one another.

 

Children of different genders may share a bedroom under any of the following circumstances:

  • Each child is under eight years of age.
  • The children are siblings.
  • A minor parent may share a bedroom with his or her child.
  • A foster family agency is permitting a child to share a bedroom consistent with the child’s gender identity regardless of the gender or sex listed on his or her court or child welfare documents.