Foster Care Home Inspection Checklist Template

Foster Care Home Inspection Checklist - What to Include?

Your Name, the date of inspection, the full address of your residence, and the name of the social worker performing the inspection.

General:

1. Access to a working telephone with emergency names and numbers posted where a child could easily view them.
2. The house should be reasonably clean and free of unnecessary clutter.
3. All windows are clean, intact, easy to open and close, screened, with curtain or shade coverings.
4. Floors and carpets are clean and will not be in need of repair.
5. Corners, walls, and ceilings of the home are free of dirt, dust, or cobwebs.
6. Outlets and light switches are safely maintained and outlets are covered if necessary for young children.
7. The home's heating and cooling systems are in good working order, are properly ventilated, and can be turned off when necessary.
8. All fireplaces will need to be blocked off to children by the use of screens or other safety barriers.
9. Smoke detectors must be installed in every bedroom and must be functional.
10. Any furniture or space in the home with sharp edges (such as coffee tables or counters) will need to have protective covers for children.

Kitchen:

1. The kitchen must be clean, with food waste disposed of in a container with a tight-fitting lid. Rodents, roaches, or other pests must be treated immediately as necessary.
2. The refrigerator and freezer must be working and able to maintain consistent temperatures for food safety.
3. Any alcohol or matches must be stored in a locked cabinet children cannot access.
4. Sharp kitchen utensils such as knives or scissors must be stored out of reach of children.
5. The kitchen must have at least one week of fresh food available at all times and two weeks of dry or shelf-stable food. Items such as fresh fruit, vegetables, juice, and milk are always stocked.

Bedrooms:

1. Bedrooms will not have more than two children sleeping in the same room.
2. All mattresses, pillows, and bedding are clean, free from pests, and in good standing.
3. Children cannot sleep in the same room with a child of a different gender.

Bathroom:

1. A first aid kit must be available in every bathroom.
2. Clean towels and linens are available for every member of the house.
3. Any medications are kept in a locked cabinet that children cannot access.

At the bottom of the checklist is a signature section for the foster parent(s), social work, and notes for any corrections for the household that were found during the inspection.

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